Position Summary<\/p>\n
\tThe Staff Accountant will support the accounting department at our Nairobi office and our PG headquarters office in Arlington, VA.
\n\tThis candidate must have a good understanding of corporate accounting principles, GAAP and IFRS.
\n\tYou will maintain the general ledger. You will need to maintain spreadsheets and databases of valuable information.
\n\tYou will collaborate with our internal teams, assist in process improvements, and contribute to the overall success of PG.
\n\tThis position will be working closely with the Nairobi and US teams, and will be reporting to accounting leadership at corporate headquarters in Arlington, VA.<\/p>\n
Job Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tPrepare and record balance sheet and income statement entries by compiling and analyzing account information
\n\tMaintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies
\n\tMaintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing trial balances, and reconciling entries
\n\tPrepare monthly closing journal entries and maintain reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts
\n\tReconcile and process invoices, expense reimbursements, credit cards and bank transactions
\n\tSummarize financial status by collecting information and prepare balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements
\n\tDevelop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
\n\tEnsure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions into accounting system
\n\tPerform various analysis on G\/L accounts
\n\tEnsures compliance with GAAP and IFRS principles
\n\tReview and monitor accounts and financial records to discover discrepancies and errors
\n\tReceive and verify expense reports; reconcile expense and other financial reports with account balances and other official records
\n\tAssist in transitioning accounting from acquired businesses
\n\tAnalyze financial data and create reports for management, stakeholders and external parties, such as vendors or lenders.
\n\tAssist with gathering and compiling information for the annual and quarterly budget, and re-forecasts, respectively
\n\tCompile data and schedules required for reviews, audits and tax filings
\n\tProvide support on ad-hoc projects and reporting requests
\n\tOther related duties as assigned<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in accounting or related discipline
\n\t3+ years of professional accounting experience
\n\tExperience with Microsoft Business Central and Interpreter Intelligence is preferred
\n\tStrong understanding of accounting principles, GAAP and IFRS
\n\tStrong mathematical and analytical skills
\n\tExcellent oral and written communication skills
\n\tExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail
\n\tProficient with Microsoft Office Suite
\n\tProficient with accounting software and\/or ability to adapt to unfamiliar accounting software
\n\tProven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
\n\tStrong time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
\n\tExcellent attention to detail and accuracy and ability to perform detailed audits and reconciliations is required
\n\tAbility to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
\n\tAbility to work effectively as part of a distributed team<\/p>\n
Benefits\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tPGLS has a wide variety of benefits, including health, pension, and a flexible work schedule.<\/p>\n
Apply Through:<\/p>\n
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