Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
Water Mission is a Christian engineering nonprofit organization that designs and implements safe water solutions for people in developing countries, refugee camps, and disaster-affected areas.
Since 2001, Water Mission has served more than 8 million people across 60 countries, while sharing safe water and the message of God’s love. Working at Water Mission is as much a calling as it is a career, and the organization seeks people with the courage, passion, and drive to help change the world.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting & Transaction Processing
Review and process approved payment requests, vendor invoices, staff advances, journals, and other accounting transactions.
Ensure transactions are accurately coded to the appropriate account, project, donor fund, department, and division.
Post transactions accurately into the accounting system and within established timelines.
Review supporting documentation to ensure transactions are complete, properly authorized, and compliant with financial policies.
Maintain organized, accurate, and accessible financial records.
2. Bank & Account Reconciliations
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve outstanding reconciling items.
Reconcile mobile money, cash, staff advances, vendor balances, and other assigned accounts.
Follow up on long-outstanding balances and ensure appropriate clearance or corrective action.
Maintain reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation.
3. Month-End & Year-End Closing
Perform assigned month-end and year-end closing activities.
Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and other adjusting entries as required.
Review assigned accounts for completeness and accuracy before financial close.
Ensure all transactions are recorded in the appropriate accounting period.
Support the Finance Manager in meeting financial close deadlines.
4. Financial Reporting
Prepare quarterly project financial reports for management, programs, donors, and other stakeholders.
Support the preparation of budget-versus-actual reports and investigate significant variances.
5. Payroll, Tax & Statutory Compliance
Support the preparation and processing of payroll, applicable statutory deductions, and tax obligations.
Assist with withholding tax calculations and ensure all supporting documentation is properly maintained.
Support the timely submission of tax and statutory returns.
Maintain accurate tax schedules and reconcile tax-related accounts.
6. Accounts Payable & Receivable
Maintain accurate vendor accounts and ensure invoices are properly recorded.
Review vendor statements and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Monitor staff advances and other receivables and follow up for timely liquidation.
Support the timely settlement of approved financial obligations in accordance with organizational procedures.
7. Internal Controls & Compliance
Ensure transactions comply with organizational policies, donor requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
Verify appropriate approvals, supporting documentation, budget availability, and segregation of duties before processing transactions.
Identify control weaknesses, errors, or unusual transactions and escalate them appropriately.
Support the implementation and monitoring of corrective actions arising from audits and reviews.
8. Audit Support
Provide financial records, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation required for internal and external audits.
Respond to audit requests accurately and within agreed timelines.
Assist in resolving audit findings and implementing agreed recommendations.
9. Support to Programs and Operations
Provide financial guidance to program and operational teams on accounting procedures and documentation requirements.
Respond promptly to finance-related queries from staff, regional teams, and vendors.
Support budget holders in understanding expenditures, balances, and financial requirements.
Promote compliance with financial policies and procedures across the organization.
10. Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting.
Participate in the development and improvement of Finance SOPs and procedures.
Support the automation and digitization of accounting processes.
Promote the efficient use of financial systems and the reduction of manual processes.
Key Performance Indicators
Performance will be assessed against the following key indicators:
Transactions processed within established timelines.
Accuracy of accounting transactions and coding.
Completion of assigned monthly reconciliations by the month-end deadline.
Compliance with applicable tax and statutory deadlines.
Transactions supported by complete and appropriate documentation.
Regular reconciliation and follow-up of staff advances and vendor balances.
What Is Required?
Christian Commitment
A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities served, and the public.
Demonstrate alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
Demonstrate an impeccable level of integrity in handling funds in an accountable and transparent manner.
Education & Professional Qualifications
Fluency in English.
A University Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
Professional accounting certification such as ACCA, CPA (U), or an equivalent recognized accounting qualification.
A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field will be an added advantage.
Experience & Technical Knowledge
In-depth experience across accounting and financial management functions, with strong technical knowledge of International GAAP, IPSAS, local financial reporting standards, and applicable compliance requirements.
At least 3 years of experience in financial management.
Strong understanding of financial documentation, auditing principles, and procedures necessary to ensure audit compliance.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Familiarity with financial and accounting information systems.
Skills & Competencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate ideas and provide constructive feedback.
Strong leadership, mentoring, management, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently, assess priorities, and manage multiple activities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent relationship-building and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
How to apply