Accountant III

Requirements

• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
  
• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.
  
• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
  
• Impeccable level of integrity in handling funds in an accountable and transparent manner.
  
• Fluent in English.
  
• University degree in accounting or finance is required.
  
• Must possess a professional accounting certification such as ACCA, CPA (U), or an equivalent recognized accounting qualification
  
• Master’s degree in business administration, Accounting, or a similar field will be a plus.
  
• In-depth experience in all accounting and financial management areas with strong technical knowledge of International (GAAP, IPSAS), local financial reporting standards, and compliances.
  
• At least three years of experience in financial management.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including articulating ideas and feedback constructively.
  
• Advanced skills with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint) and familiarity with financial and accounting information systems.
  
• A knowledge of leadership, mentoring, management, analytical and organizational skills demonstrated by the ability to work independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage various activities with attention to detail.
  
• Understanding the principles of adequate documentation and audit and the procedures necessary to ensure audit compliance.
  
• Excellent analytical skills.
  
• Excellent relationship and conflict resolution skills.
  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
  

• Review and process approved payment requests, vendor bills, staff advances, journals, and other accounting transactions.
  
• Ensure transactions are accurately coded to the appropriate account, project, donor fund, department, and division.
  
• Post transactions into the accounting system accurately and within established timelines.
  
• Review supporting documentation to ensure transactions are complete, authorized, and compliant with financial policies.
  
• Maintain organized and accessible financial records.
  

2. Bank & Account Reconciliations

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve outstanding reconciling items.
  
• Reconcile mobile money, cash, staff advances, vendor balances, and other assigned accounts.
  
• Follow up on long-outstanding balances and ensure appropriate clearance or corrective action.
  
• Maintain reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation.
  

3. Month-End & Year-End Closing

• Perform assigned month-end and year-end closing activities.
  
• Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and other adjusting entries as required.
  
• Review assigned accounts for completeness and accuracy before financial close.
  
• Ensure all transactions are recorded in the correct accounting period.
  
• Support the Finance Manager in meeting financial close deadlines.
  

4. Financial Reporting

• Prepare quarterly Project financial reports for management, programs, donors, and other stakeholders.
  
• Support preparation of budget-versus-actual reports and investigate significant variances.
  

5. Payroll, Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Support the preparation and processing of payroll, applicable statutory deductions and tax obligations.
  
• Assist with withholding tax calculations and ensure supporting documentation is maintained.
  
• Support timely submission of tax and statutory returns.
  
• Maintain accurate tax schedules and reconcile tax-related accounts.
  

6. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Maintain accurate vendor accounts and ensure invoices are properly recorded.
  
• Review vendor statements and investigate differences.
  
• Monitor staff advances and other receivables and follow up for timely liquidation.
  
• Support timely settlement of approved obligations in accordance with organizational procedures.
  

7. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure transactions comply with organizational policies, donor requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
  
• Verify appropriate approvals, supporting documentation, budget availability, and segregation of duties before processing transactions.
  
• Identify control weaknesses, errors, or unusual transactions and escalate them appropriately.
  
• Support implementation and monitoring of corrective actions arising from audits and reviews.
  

8. Audit Support

• Provide financial records, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents required for internal and external audits.
  
• Respond to audit requests accurately and within agreed timelines.
  
• Assist in resolving audit findings and implementing agreed recommendations.
  

9. Support to Programs and Operations

• Provide financial guidance to program and operational teams on accounting procedures and documentation requirements.
  
• Respond to finance-related queries from staff, regional team and vendors promptly.
  
• Support budget holders in understanding expenditure, balances, and financial requirements.
  
• Promote compliance with financial policies across the organization.
  

10. Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
  
• Participate in development and improvement of Finance SOPs and procedures.
  
• Support automation and digitization of accounting processes.
  
• Promote efficient use of financial systems and reduction of manual processes.