Program Accountant

Position Summary 
Working under the supervision of the Regional Controller, Americas, and coordinating with the Country Director and the Regional Director. The Program Accountant is responsible for performing accounting functions and supervising the finance and procurement team within the country program, following established standards and procedures. This position requires a person to live near Tegucigalpa, where the Water Mission main Country Office is located.

This is a mid-level accountant role in the Water Mission office. Can manage Finance and accounting activities and train finance, procurement, and logistics Officers in the country. Can be a champion in implementing the established policies and procedures. Able to manage the balance sheet and income statement and report accurately. This individual is seen as a leader, representing a high level of personal integrity and commitment to Water Mission’s core values. This individual reports directly to the regional Finance Officer/Finance coordinator/senior Accountant or Finance Manager, whoever is next in the seniority.

This individual is seen as a leader, representing a high level of personal integrity and commitment to Water Mission’s core values. This individual reports directly to the Country Finance Manager.

 A successful Program Accountant will:

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public. 
• Ensure that payroll is accurately processed, that time sheets are accurate, and that appropriate payroll taxes are submitted to the government, working under the review of the Director of Global Payroll in the US headquarters.
• Provide direction, guidance, coaching, and leadership to the Finance, Procurement, and other staff. 
• Process and pay invoices and oversee petty cash following established procedures.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in NetSuite and reconcile bank and cash counts.
• Review financial data and prepare monthly/partners’ required reports.
• Assist in standardizing, implementing, and enforcing accounting and procurement policies and procedures, including internal controls and other initiatives, addressing performance, compliance, and financial risk issues. 
• Analyze cash position, budget variances, and fund balances to initiate monthly funding requests. 
• Collaborate and develop good working relationships with the regional staff, WMP program staff, and US headquarters accounting and procurement staff.
• Maintain knowledge of the organization’s projects and activities. 
• Assist with the annual financial planning and budgeting process for the country program, following the direction of the management. 
• Support audit-related activities and communications or initiatives with government entities.  Process accounting systems, and report timely to the government of Honduras.
• Maintain a servant leadership model for colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public, consistent with the organization's mission and core values.
• Participate in or direct internal activities consistent with the organization's mission and core values.
• Keep on time the registers in the legal books.
• Keep on time the accounting
• Prepare the monthly and yearly end closing of the accounting activity 
• Strong knowledge in fiscal taxes and manage of the platform in SAR
• Prepare monthly and yearly tax declarations to INFOP, SAR, and IHSS
• Other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.
   
  Requirements:
      
• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. 
• 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 written and spoken English, is required.
• Strong Knowledge in NetSuit
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance is required. 
• A CPA professional license certification is preferred.
• A 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 reporting standards, local financial reporting standards, and statutory compliances.
• At least five (5) years of experience in financial and grants management in an INGO, with at least 3 years of experience managing a team.
• 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. 
• Knowledge to lead, mentor, and manage a team with an ability to assess priorities and manage activities with attention to detail.  
• Understanding the principles of adequate documentation and audit and the procedures necessary to audit compliance.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent relationship and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Maintain a leadership model of service to other colleagues, partners, the communities we serve and the public, in line with the mission and fundamental values of the organization.
• Participate in or direct internal activities consistent with the organization's mission and core values.
• Impeccable level of integrity in handling funds responsibly and transparently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate ideas and comments constructively.
• Commitment to ending the global water crisis.
• Excellent relationship and conflict resolution skills.
• Legal authorization to work in Honduras without sponsorship.