Senior Accountant

The role

The Senior Accountant will assist the Finance Division with accounting and audit support for all non-US based reporting entities. This role supports the Global Accounting team and local Operations Administrators.

What you will do

• Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with US and local GAAP and IFRS
• Review or prepare recorded transactions of all HRW non-US entities
• Oversee timely and accurate fiscal year closings for non-US external reporting
• Manage local annual fiscal audits for non-US entities
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and negotiate rates
• Manage procedures for granting funds between non-US charities
• Provide training to Operations Administrators on basic accounting concepts
• Propose and implement changes to accounting policies and procedures
• Work with Operations staff to monitor cash flow, budgeting and forecasting
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements and tax reports

Required qualifications

• Chartered Accountant, or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent qualification or work experience
• Minimum of five years of experience with progressively complex responsibility in the accounting field
• Proven track record of all aspects of accounting including general ledger, journal entries, budgets, account analysis, and financial statements
• Solid understanding of statutory requirements, legal procedures and government regulations
• Solid experience in developing systems, policies, and internal controls related to accounting and finance
• Experience managing accounting for an organization with a complex structure across multiple global locations
• High degree of proficiency in a computer-based accounting system and Excel
• Analytical, problem solving and creative skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and remote staff
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English

Nice to have

• Prior experience with not-for-profit software such as NetSuite
• Language skills in French
• Proficiency in another language
• Prior work experience in nonprofit/NGO financial operations

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Employer-paid benefits

Before you apply

• Candidates should possess valid US work authorization
• Candidates should not require sponsorship in the future
• Only complete applications will be reviewed
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

About the company

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its investigations, reporting, and advocacy campaigns.