Consultant – Officer, Accounting

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• Monthly reconciliations of bank accounts
• Reconciliation of Corporate credit cards and expense reports regarding Credit Card

• Drafting of month-end transactions, including bank fees allocations, Corporate travel invoice allocations, and Corporate purchasing card expense reports
• IT systems cost allocations to country offices
• Reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts
• Monthly preparation of overhead and revenue recognition entries for grants

• Assist in reconciliation of Salesforce CRM and Intacct Accounting System 
• Recording of grant receipts and unrestricted donations in Intacct Accounting System

• Vendor code creation
• Preparation of Journal entries ensuring accuracy of Search’s General Ledger
• Ensure all backup documentation is attached to Journal entries

• Ensure that all transactions are supported by original documentation.
• Assist in the compiling of supporting documentation for corporate and various project audits.

• Contribute to the overall proper functioning of the Finance department by taking on any other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Contribute to the overall improvement of the financial and accounting system in Search by providing recommendation to supervisor for consideration on specific areas that could be improved.
• Contribute to teamwork and team play.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Bachelors’ degree in Accounting/ Business Administration/ Commerce/ Finance or a part qualification in CA / AAT or a recognized professional certificate in accounting.
• A minimum of six years relevant work experience
• Extensive experience in working on the area of accounting and financial management in the International NGO nonprofit sector.
• Experience in accounting processes and treasury management– transactions recording, reconciling, generating reports and analysis.
• Experience in Operating Excel, Word, and Access are required.
• Working knowledge of automated accounting systems and reporting tools, preferably in a non-profit environment; Knowledge of INTACCT Accounting system/ERP system and/or other accounting software is advantageous.

• Good written and verbal skills in the English language. Ability to communicate well in English
• Must be comfortable in being a proactive member of the department.
• Must seek to identify and communicate potential problems and propose solutions to the level of management appropriate to effect solutions.
• Must be able to function effectively in a loosely structured, but complex work
• environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the organization.
• Ability to work under demanding environment.
• Must be a patient and good communicator who can function in an organizational environment involving a diversity of cultures, languages, and personal interests and agendas.
• Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, able to coordinate

• Payment will be made monthly, upon submission of a report and relevant invoices. All payments are subject to applicable taxes imposed by the government.

• Interested candidates must share a cover letter mentioning the position applied for, their CV/work profile to [email protected] on or before 5pm, 4th August 2024.
• The selection of a consultant is subject to SFCG’s competition and procurement policy.
• Candidates should submit a quotation (in LKR) aligned with expected deliverables to the

• Search for Common Ground is an equal opportunities employer. All recruitment will occur in line with our Diversity and Inclusion, and Safeguarding policies.
• Search Sri Lanka is committed to create a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment for its employees and encourages all candidates irrespective of race, religion or belief, caste, national, social or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, marital status, pregnancy, family or parental status.
• Search enforces compliance with the Code of Conduct and related policies on Anti Workplace Harassment, Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Conflict of Interest and Anti-fraud. Search is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children, youth and vulnerable adults with whom it is in contact and to conduct its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children, youth, and vulnerable adults.

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