1. Accounting, Compliance and Audit of Room to Read Global Services Pvt. Ltd.  and GO Africa

• Ensure timely completion of all accounting & finance activities, such as regular accounting entries, closing the monthly & yearly accounts within deadline, monthly cash forecast and support in annual budgeting, etc.
• Ensure adequate internal controls are in place and organizational resources appropriately safe guarded.
• Ensure internal processes are adhered to before releasing of payments
• Coordinate external/statutory audits
• Ensure compliances with legal requirements
• Processing payroll and compliance with related legal requirements
• Support Peoples Operations team in the areas of retirement fund, staff related insurance and other payroll related benefits

2. Country Support and Monitoring

• Run various monthly review reports in the financial system and conduct review of month-end checklist/schedules. Analyze, compile and report for review.
• Preparing Monthly budget vs actual results based on the inputs received from Country Offices.
• Review of Monthly Cash Forecast as per defined templates and policies and prepare a summary for review.
• Review of Monthly Spending Analysis templates of Country offices.
• Oversight of Country Office Time Management Process Compliances.
• Extend support during External audit for Country Offices, as and when required.
• Provide support to Country Offices during Annual Planning and Budget preparation and forecasts.
• Travel to Country Offices, as required to support in capacity building and monitoring.
• Review and analysis of quarterly book inventory reports from the Country Offices (COs)
• Manage the SharePoint folder of the Field Finance & Accounting Sub-team related to COs

3.Support for Global Audit and Year end Activities

• Provide support for the Year-end close and Global Audit requirements related to country office.
• Review Country Offices year end closing templates and prepare analysis as per Audit requirements.
• Ensure accounting processes warrant data integrity of all transactions within Intacct with adequate backups.

4.Support to Customs Projects

• Provide support to the Project Managers by reviewing of monthly financial reports of partners related to Customs Projects outside Country Offices
• Capacity building of Partners

Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by Associate Director, Finance & Accounting, Vice-President Field Finance and Accounting and Vice-President, Controller.
 

• Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
• Prior experience designing financial reporting and building complex financial models using Excel or EPM tools
• Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Comfortable communicating using email and Skype or internet-based systems
• Expert skill levels in MS Office - Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Results and detail oriented, accurate, and organized
• Proven track record of achieving results
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative
• Legally eligible to work in India & have a valid passport.
• Ability and desire to travel frequently internationally

To be successful at Room to Read, you will also: 

• Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization 
• Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness  
• Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration 
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment 
• Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled