The Finance team currently supports finance and accounting activities in eight countries in Africa. As a member of the regional finance team, the Finance Associate will be supporting the finance and accounting team, and as assigned, fill in other roles from time to time. He/ she will report to the Finance Manager. The Finance Associate will also work with colleagues in the finance team to deliver on pillar goals.

We are looking for someone with a good technical background, strong analytical skills, strong collaboration and communication skills, an endless drive for improvement, a solutions-oriented mindset, an ability to deliver high-quality accounting on tight deadlines, and the flexibility to adapt to quickly changing needs while being highly detail-oriented. This will be an individual contributor role, so we are looking for someone who is organized and self-driven.

What you will do:

 Financial Management, Accounting, and Reporting

• Document transactions in accordance with global bookkeeping standards and GiveDirectly’s accounting policy
• Ensure that funds expended are compliant with donor requirements, national/state regulations, and organizational policies
• Document and update financial policies and procedures in our knowledge management system, Guru.
• Implement and adhere to controls for all payments made out of banks and petty cash
• Implement asset management protocols, including asset reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of budgets
• Assist on other monthly and periodic close tasks as assigned with time

Audit and Compliance

• Assist in the preparation and provision of support for the annual audits
• Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory filings
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting and reporting standards, rules, regulations and systems of internal control
• Implement payment and procurement protocols, including ensuring proper documentation (both hard and soft copies) and adherence to controls
• Implement the Finance and Accounting Service Level Agreement (SLA)
• Perform any other duties that the Finance Manager and other stakeholders may assign from time to time.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or equivalent practical experience
• 3 years of professional experience in accounting or finance
• Professional certification( such as CPA/ ACCA) is required
• Working language competence in English.  Knowledge of French or Portuguese will be an added advantage
• Competence in Excel and financial & accounting software (e.g. Intacct, QuickBooks)
• Alignment to GD values
• Bonus: Proven experience working in a fast-paced, start-up, or matrix work environment.