Remote-Director, Accounting & Finance, Africa & Eurasia, Needed at HIAS Organization for Maryland Location

Job Description

Director, Accounting & Finance, Africa & Eurasia
Department: Finance and Accounting
Location: Remote, Africa & Eurasia
POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks a Director, Accounting & Finance, Africa & Eurasia to oversee and manage accounting and finance for the Africa & Eurasia region. They will maintain accounting records and internal controls in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Note, this position can be located in Silver Spring, Maryland or remote in the Africa/Eurasia region.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Acts as the regional liaison and key point of contact on all finance-related matters with headquarters, the Budget & Fiscal Compliance team, the Programs team and auditors.
Evaluates the effectiveness of current financial management systems, policies, processes and practices, and assists with resolving and implementing preventive and corrective actions.
Provides guidance and support to countries on risk management and internal controls.
Builds capacity of country finance managers and country offices finance teams
Coordinates country project audits and supports country offices in responding to audit requirements and inquiries.
Coordinates the country office budget process with the Budget & Fiscal Compliance team.
Supports and assists the country offices with regulatory reporting.
Assists in the design and implementation of the accounting system ERP and payroll application.
Reviews general ledger transactions received from field offices and works with field office accounting staff on the corrections of any entries or procedures.
Supports month-end-closing process for the assigned countries portfolio, including the posting of indirect costs as applicable, and helps ensure the monthly closing schedule is maintained.
Reviews Country Office Monthly Finance Report to ensure compliance.
Assists on special projects as assigned.
Supervises one Finance Officer.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance required; graduate degree preferred.
CPA/Chartered Accountant certification preferred.
6-8 years of relevant experience.
English fluency required; French fluency preferred.
Experience with accounting systems required.
Knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Strong analytical skills and ability to problem-solve.
Strong communications skills, both orally and in writing.
Attention to detail.
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities.
Ability to deliver high-quality results in a timely manner.
SAMPLE HIRING PROCESS:

We are committed to a fair and respectful hiring process, and we do our absolute best to respond to every applicant. We prioritize communication and transparency with all candidates, even those who are not moving forward. Here’s a snapshot of our hiring process:

Step 1: Submit your application!

Step 2: Phone screen with a HIAS recruiter.

Step 3: Video interview with the hiring manager.

Step 4: Video interview with a panel of HIAS employees.

Step 5: Online reference check with SkillSurvey.