Senior Accountant 198 views

SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia is a non-governmental social development organisation that has been active in the field of children’s rights and committed to children’s needs and concerns since 1982. Focussing its work on children without parental care and children in families in difficult circumstances, the organisation has a wide range of programmes, which include: Children’s Villages, Youth Facilities, Family & Community Strengthening Programmes, Kindergartens, Schools, a Mother and Child Clinic, Vocational Training Centres, a Youth Empowerment project and a Monetizing Waste Project.

SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia is looking for suitably qualified candidate for the position of a SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in the financial operations of SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia. Reporting to the Finance and Controlling Manager, this position is responsible for overseeing the accuracy and integrity of financial records, preparing financial reports, and providing support to the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.   
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and SOS Children’s Villages guidelines.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and potential issues.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and identify variances.
• Provide recommendations for budget adjustments as needed.
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Conduct regular internal audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, assess financial performance, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare financial presentations for management, donors and other stakeholders.
• Team Management: 
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team skills.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and financial reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audit processes.

Qualifications/Competencies required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance and/or completed the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) program plus ACCA part qualified (Level 2) would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a non-profit organization
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in accounting software (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated supervisory and training experience   
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work flexible hours in case of emergency.

We offer:
 Competitive salary and benefits package
 A supportive team working environment
 Opportunity to work for a well respected and recognised NGO
To apply, submit your letter of interest with Curriculum Vitae and certificates to: job.apply@sosgambia.org
with the subject line: SNRACCT2024. Closing date for submission of applications is 13th October 2024.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

What We Stand For:
SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment,
which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly
condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and
always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence
according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid
prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development
actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

www.sosgambia.org / www.sos-childrensvillages.org