SENIOR ACCOUNTING SPECIALISTS

Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is seeking experienced Senior Accounting Specialists for bilateral and multilateral funded Programs in Latin America and Africa.

Our Business

Crown Agents is an international development company employing over 600 personnel worldwide with a presence in more than 40 countries, subsidiaries in 12 countries, and permanent staff working on the ground in 22 corporate offices in Africa, Asia Latin America, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.  Crown Agents provides direct assistance, management consulting, and human and institutional development for public and private sector clients in customs and trade facilitation, public financial management, procurement, logistics, and health systems strengthening.

Crown Agents USA (CA-USA), the U.S. incorporated subsidiary of Crown Agents, provides direct technical assistance, capacity development, and procurement services  to stimulate economic growth, establish good governance, and improve health outcomes across the developing world.  Since its incorporation in the United States in 1998, CA-USA has provided technical assistance services and support to U.S. Government agencies and international organizations such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Department of State (DOS), and the Gates Foundation.

Specific Responsibilities

The Senior Accounting Specialist will manage as well as execute day-to-day accounting activities. Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist in preparation of budgets, plans, manuals, reports, and certifications
• Monitor commitments, budgets and plans on a day-to-day basis
• Assist in setting-up automated budgeting, commitment and accounting system, and maintain and monitor these systems on daily basis
• Assist in preparation and implementation of chart of accounts, reporting templates and internal controls mechanism
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and half yearly financial reports
• Provide advice on the financial activities of the Program including reviewing contracts related to procurement of goods, infrastructure works and services
• Review payment requests and fixed assets register, prepare funds reconciliation, and manage all activities related to payroll
• Oversee all cash management activities, including disbursements
• Ensure all financial activities are carried out in compliance with the local tax laws, international accounting standards and conditions included in the grant and implementation agreement
• Liaise with clients to provide cooperation and support during program implementation.  
• Protect the financial management activity from fraud, waste and abuse

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial management and reporting
• Excellent knowledge and experience in working with IFRS or U.S. GAAP.
• Previous experience working with an automated budgeting and accounting system
• Knowledge and experience in project based accounting, financial management and contract management
• Strong skills in payment operations, funds control, cash and commitment management, internal controls and international accounting standards
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with high level of government officials preferred
• Education or training in business, economics, finance, accounting, public administration, or related fields. 
• Certifications of Accounting such as ACCA, CA or CPA; or Masters in Finance in lieu of certifications
• Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint
• Experience with SAP is highly desirable.
• Competency in local tax laws and compliance regulations preferred
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Spanish or French is preferred.
• Previous experience in a developing country context is required; previous experience in Latin America and/or Africa is preferred.
• Financial management experience is considered highly desirable. 

Application Process

To apply to this position, please email your CV - in English - to careers@crownagents.com.  Include your name, along with “00 Senior Accounting Specialists”, in the subject line.  Visit our website at www.crownagents.com for more information about our company. No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins please.  Crown Agents USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Crown Agents USA will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with qualified disabilities in accordance with the ADA and local labor law as applicable. If you require a reasonable accommodation for our application process, please contact our Recruiting department directly. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis only.