Associate Director, Hub Accounting

Overview

This role manages, across a regional hub, the development, implementation, and maintenance of one or more accounting systems and core accounting processes (including journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue reconciliation, and cash flows) in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures. The position also designs and improves operational procedures to meet financial accounting standards and increase efficiency. Responsibilities include ensuring accounting data is integrated into relevant systems and supporting financial analysts through accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of accounting and revenue data.

Responsibilities

Complexity & Problem Solving

• Provide operational leadership to hub accounting staff and support coordination with country teams across the geographic hub.
• Assign and review work of country office accounting teams, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Monitor and improve the monthly close process by analyzing performance and implementing more efficient procedures and use of available resources.
• Serve as the hub point of contact for audit requests and support timely provision of required documentation.
• Ensure country office accounting business practices are adequate, documented, and compliant with internal and external requirements.
• Conduct live and virtual trainings on accounting systems and processes; mentor staff as needed.
• Meet with country office staff to understand how business processes are performed and identify problems, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with corporate accounting to ensure trial balances are updated for local statutory audits.
• Facilitate timely month-end close and resolution of issues prior to general ledger uploads.
• Ensure financial documentation is filed and readily available per country and organizational requirements.
• Ensure internal system guidelines (e.g., GFAS, DPA, Costpoint, banking portal processes) are followed and aligned; provide training and support uptake of the TM1 budgeting system as applicable.
• Coordinate project closeout reconciliation and clearing of outstanding issues before system close.

Discretion & Impact

• Apply judgment within established accounting policies, procedures, and management guidance to resolve moderately complex discrepancies involving data, analyses, and processes within assigned portfolios.
• Make decisions that impact team performance and successful completion of operational initiatives (including monthly close timelines, audit request responsiveness, and documentation readiness).
• Identify issues requiring escalation and coordinate resolution with appropriate stakeholders to protect accuracy and compliance.
• Protect confidential information and ensure appropriate handling and recordkeeping to support auditability and internal control expectations.

Collaboration & Interaction

• Collaborate with corporate accounting and other finance stakeholders to align on close, statutory audit support, and accounting data requirements.
• Work with internal and external auditors and/or consultants to provide required information and support audit processes as needed.
• Build cooperation across country office teams by explaining accounting requirements, providing practical guidance, and supporting consistent adoption of processes.
• Use strong communication, diplomacy, and negotiation skills to coordinate resolution of issues and drive timely completion of deliverables.

Management & Supervision

• Provide direct supervision to hub accounting staff (skilled individual contributors) and oversee team activities to ensure schedules are met and objectives align with broader departmental goals.
• Motivate, mentor, and manage individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and expertise to support high-quality, timely work delivery.
• Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure efficient operation of the function.
• Work under direction with latitude for independent action on routine work; receive general guidance with periodic review for new work or special assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP practices and reporting guidelines.
• Experience with automated financial reporting and government accounting practices, including CAS and FAR systems.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations impacting internal accounting and management controls.
• Strong organizational, supervisory, leadership, and managerial skills.
• Ability to provide guidance to teams, exchange information, and collaborate with colleagues and peers within and outside the organization.
• Excellent communication, diplomatic, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent.
• Minimum of 8+ years related work experience, including 3 years in line management and 3 years working at the corporate or organizational level.
• Past experience managing a financial accounting department is required.
• Fluent English (read/write/speak).

Certifications

• Professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA/ACCA or international equivalent) preferred, based on hub/country operating needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred.
• Experience working with an international organization preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected hiring salary range (annual basic salary): XOF 29,000,000 - 40,000,000.
• Compensation considerations may include relevant years of experience and education, internal equity, market pay, and budget.
• For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow current promotional increase guidelines.
• Competitive benefits package, professional development, and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Location

Not specified.

Travel

• Less than 10%

Typical Physical Demands

• Typical office environment.
• Constantly uses a computer and other office productivity machinery (calculator, copy machine, and computer printer).
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Technology

• Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Additional Information

• Annual audits and special projects may be part of the role, including providing information to external consultants or auditors.
• Screening checks for offers may include reference, criminal record, and terrorism finance checks.
• This role description summarizes main duties and does not constitute a contract of employment; management may review and revise duties at any time.