International Accounting

Job Summary The Foundation seeks a Senior Manager – International Accounting to lead its International Accounting and Compliance Unit and to assess and improve compliance with Foundation’s accounting policies and procedures and those of its donors, with a particular focus on Federal donors. The incumbent will identify gaps in compliance of accounting policies and procedures, identify any potential gaps related to funds received from all of its donors, analyze the causes of those discrepancies, and work with staff and management to develop action plans that address and correct them. Using their strong leadership skills, the incumbent will also oversee a team of international accountants who focus on recording accounting transaction data from the Foundation’s 12 field offices in Africa as well as on issuing payments to international vendors and sub-grantees. The incumbent will work closely with the Foundation’s compliance specialist, who will be based in Sub-Saharan Africa. The work will be accomplished by training the international accounting team in accounting compliance monitoring, leading their efforts to record accurate financial data, and through travel to Country Offices (approximately 25% of time). This newly created position will be based in Washington, DC and will report to the Controller. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Provide overall direction to the international accounting unit and serve as an expert on applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations • Provide expert level knowledge of all applicable USG Federal regulations (FAR, OMB Circulars, etc.) • Oversee in the monthly close process and all accounting operations of the Washington, DC based International Accounting Unit. • Train the Washington, DC international accounting staff on compliance issues and organize site visits and desk reviews undertaken by the staff. • Oversee the payment process for all international wire transfers to vendors, sub-contractors and sub-grantees. • Through investigations, document reviews, and other techniques, determine the cause(s) of gaps in compliance. • Work with the Controller and Finance Managers in Country Offices to establish action plans to address the causes and eliminate any gaps in compliance; document and follow up on action plans. • Develop accounting focused compliance audits in the Country Offices and manage all follow up efforts. • Conduct customized, local trainings for Foundation staff to improve compliance and/ or efficiency. • Create and disseminate accounting and compliance best practices across Country Offices to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Country Office accounting procedures. • Spearhead the Foundation’s financial capacity building efforts in the various country offices. • Update and revise internal accounting policies and procedures, as necessary. • Review draft and final audit reports of Country Offices prepared by Internal Audit or other auditors and provide input/perspective to management officials who are responding to audits.