Accountant at New Incentives

Organization Overview

New Incentives uses a cost-effective, evidence-based approach to increase routine childhood vaccinations in northern Nigeria, a region with some of the highest child mortality rates and lowest childhood vaccination rates in the world. Working within government clinics and in conjunction with existing programs, New Incentives provides small cash incentives to caregivers after their infant has received the latest round of vaccinations while also raising awareness about vaccinations and supporting vaccine supply efforts. New Incentives has been named a top charity by GiveWell for years in a row.

New Incentives’ mission is to save lives in a way that does the most good per dollar.

Job Description

New Incentives is seeking an Accountant to support the organization's Accounting and Finance Team in preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, accounting in Xero, assisting with tax return preparation and audit, and performing other accounting duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate possesses should demonstrate strong work ethics, integrity, and accountability and should have a strong sense of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Accountant will be assisting the organization’s Finance and Accounting team with the following:

• Weekly routine accounting protocols
• Month-end review and closing procedures
• Data and financial analysis of accounting and operational reports
• Regular financial reporting to different units and teams
• Review of field expense submissions
• Assist with data download and import into spreadsheets for financial analysis
• Perform virtual audit of field supplies and company owned assets

Qualifications and skills

• Can work independently
• Relationship builder and team player
• Great attention to detail
• Proactive and process-oriented
• Problem-solver
• Fast learner
• Strong analytical skills
• Graduate of BS Accountancy or Finance-Related Course, CPA is a plus
• Minimum 2 Years Experience in Accounting and Finance, experience in Audits is a plus
• Minimum 2 Years Experience in Remote Work Environment
• Proficient in Google Sheet or Excel
• Proficiency in Xero is not required but a plus
• Solid grasp of Accounting and Finance processes

What you can expect from this role

• An opportunity to work with an innovative team that is recognized as one of the most cost-effective charities in the world
• A challenging role where your abilities will lead to material change and personal growth
• An opportunity to work with a highly accountable and passionate team
• The flexibility to work remotely
• A position with significant growth opportunities

Job Expectation

• Work Schedule: Flexible Working Schedule
• Accountant [Full-time] - https://forms.gle/DTRtc79eQr7vBXZ8A
• Rate - $6 to $10 per hour
• Hours - 30-50 hours per week
• Note: Contract will be made via Upwork.

Instructions:

1. Open the Google Form link above to access the application form.
2. Fill in the required information and answer the questions to the best of your ability.
3. Review all the answers and click ‘Submit’ once completed.
4. If you are among the shortlisted candidates for the position, we will email you within 7 business days.

We invite applicants who are highly motivated, detail-oriented and have demonstrated a good fit with the organization's principles of accountability, diligence, and cost-effectiveness. In this role, you will receive significant responsibility and will be responsible for delivering consistently. This role is only for those who are able to meet the challenges of a quickly growing organization running a pioneering program with unique execution. If you succeed in this role, there will be significant opportunities to grow.

Deadline for the application is 6 December, 2024. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis.

New Incentives is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity for making employment decisions based on merit and value. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing Equal Employment Opportunities, as well as all laws related to terms and conditions of employment. We desire to maintain maintain a work environment free of harassment or discrimination due to race, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, or age.

Nothing contained in this job description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

DISCLAIMER: Beware of fraudulent job offers. New Incentives – All Babies Are Equal Initiative does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.