Job Description

Job Summary

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Senior Accountant to provide general accounting function in its Finance and Administration Department. This position will report to the Accounting Manager and is a one-year, renewable appointment, based at IFPRI's office in New Delhi, India.

Interested applicants must have work authorization to work in India.

Essential Duties:

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Ensure field office and hosted site expenditures are received and processed in a timely manner. Review field office expenditure reports, hosted site invoices, and related documentation. Serves as a point of contact for accounting matters for IFPRI's overseas offices and Hub. Provide accounting support to the field office and the Senegal Hub. Manage monthly journal entries and provide relevant supporting documentation. Manage fixed assets accounting, including monthly depreciation, and disposal of fixed assets. Process routine accounting transactions required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with financial policies and procedures. Reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data. Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records. Assist in the preparation of documentation for the annual audit and 990 processes, ensuring adherence to standard accounting principles. Work closely with Accounting Managers to continuously identify and implement financial improvements and contribute to the department's goal setting. Resolve complex accounting issues, respond to inquiries, and assist staff in resolving accounting issues in a professional and timely manner. Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes and procedures and assist the Controller with special projects and process improvements as needed. Provide backup support when needed in processing accounts payable. Support in the month- and year-end closing process. Collaborate on cross-functional projects with the Accounting and Finance team. Undertake special projects assigned to support the finance team and broader organizational goals.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting/business plus ten years of relevant experience; or masters' degree or equivalent certification plus seven years experience. At least two years of management experience. Minimum of five years' accounting experience; prior experience working with Deltek Costpoint preferred. Knowledge of GAAP and USAID regulations, or experience with other major international donors. Detail oriented with ability to follow through to closure Ability to work independently and multi-task under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize work Top notch customer service skills Knowledge of basic grant/contract administration Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Excellent written and verbal English communications skills Ability to work in a multicultural environment as a team player

Physical Demand & Work environment:

Employee will sit in an upright position for a long period of time Employee will lift between 0-10 pounds. * Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing computer terminal; extensive reading