Senior Project Accountant

To enhance financial decision making by developing and implementing financial accounting and reporting systems that provide accurate and current information for all regular and donor funded projects. The role is also responsible for enhancing the Commission’s operational excellence through efficient working capital management. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews all assigned reports submitted from city offices and funded by donors, considering accuracy of information, supporting documentation and compliance of expenses with the budget and donor regulations.
• Follows up with field office staff on errors or unallowable expenses.
• Prepares journal entries for field office expenses into commission’s General Ledger for review by the Finance Officers and approval by the Controller.
• Research and documents donor disputes in a timely manner and provides recommendations for action or adjustments to the Finance Director-Projects.
• Notifies the Controller of significant problems such as significant variance with the approved budget, cost share issues, or unallowable costs.
•  Prepares billings to donors based on financial reports submitted from city offices in a timely manner and in accordance with contractual agreements.
• Follows up with donors on questions or problems regarding invoices; and Provides guidance to accountants as needed.
• Assists with project related inquiries for the annual audit and works with the Junior Accountants and Coordinator to prepare schedules and respond to questions. 
• Keep oneself up to-date with donor requirements and regulations.
• Reconcile monthly VAT and other taxes and forward to Accountants for payment.
• Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required.
• Perform tasks assigned by coordinator, Finance and Budget 
• Perform other tasks as assigned. 

Qualification and Experience