General Ledger Accountant

About TechnoServe:

At TechnoServe, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better life. For over 50 years, we have given smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs the skills, connections, and confidence to lift themselves out of poverty. We leverage the power of markets and the private sector to create sustainable economic growth to benefit people and the planet. Our unique mix of business solutions, deep knowledge of local contexts, and data-driven insights is helping to fight poverty across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

TechnoServe staff are local-95% are from the countries in which they work. We put a high premium on collaboration and entrepreneurship. We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards of integrity and transparency. And we focus on delivering lasting impact for our mission.

Finance Overview:

The International Finance Office manages TechnoServe's accounting and reporting function for global operations. The function lies within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer along with Grants and Contracts, Planning and Budgeting, and Internal Audit. The International Finance staff coordinate and communicate internally and externally in support of the TechnoServe global network.

Job Summary:

Perform day to day accounting operations for the home office including journal entries, general ledger reconciliation and receivables. The position will play a key role in ensuring books are closed accurately and in a timely manner in compliance with the US generally accepted accounting standards and ensure audit readiness for the home office. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting, and familiarity with the financial monthly closing processes. They will also have a desire to work in an environment that promotes open, multicultural communication, and coordination.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely journal entries and general ledger reconciliation schedules
• Maintain up-to-date fixed asset ledger accounts including posting of depreciation entries
• Review subaward financial reports, including invoices, advance payment requests, and liquidation forms, to ensure accuracy and compliance with grant agreements, and prepare and post the corresponding entries in Sylogist
• Review and approve the work of the AP team to ensure all transactions are accurate and compliant before posting in Sylogist
• Review global banking activities related to revenue, cash receipts and assist with timely bank reconciliations
• Assist with the monthly close and ensure timely completion of all required schedules in compliance to US GAAP
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of all intercompany accounts
• Assist in maintaining up to date finance and accounting policies and procedures;
• Ensure global compliance with US GAAP, TNS's financial policies and procedures, statutory and donor compliance requirements
• Support donor, statutory and organizational audits by preparing accurate schedules and supporting documentation
• Perform other duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting & financial management, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience
• Experience analyzing G/L accounts and resolving transaction discrepancies and errors in a timely manner

Required Languages: English

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, ACCA a plus
• MS Dynamics NAV/ Sylogist financial system
• Knowledge of fund-based accounting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent verbal, organizational and written skills
• Excellent analytical and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team
• Accustomed to working in fast-paced environments while providing high quality, accurate and timely information

Note: Applicants must be eligible for employment in the US at the time of application. This is a hybrid position, and candidates must be able to work from our Arlington, Virginia, Headquarters as determined by their supervisor.

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe's vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at recruitment@tns.org or call +1 202 785 4515.