Manager, Donor and Revenue Accounting

Description

At Techno Serve  , we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better life. For over 50 years, we have given smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs the skills, connections, and confidence to lift themselves out of poverty. We leverage the power of markets and the private sector to create sustainable economic growth to benefit people and the planet. Our unique mix of business solutions, deep knowledge of local contexts, and data-driven insights is helping to fight poverty across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Techno Serve staff are local–95% are from the countries in which they work. We put a high premium on collaboration and entrepreneurship. We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards of integrity and transparency. And we focus on delivering lasting impact for our mission.

Finance Overview:

The International Finance Office manages Techno Serve’s accounting and reporting function for global operations. The function lies within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer along with, Planning and Budgeting, and Internal Audit. The International Finance staff coordinate and communicate internally and externally in support of the Techno Serve global network.

Job Summary:

The Manager of Donor and Revenue Accounting will oversee the day-to-day revenue accounting operations for all global offices, ensuring all transactions are in compliance with US generally accepted accounting standards (US GAAP). The position will play a key role in ensuring all revenue is booked accurately and in a timely matter, all donor invoices and financial reports are submitted and collected on time, and all private fundraising revenue is reconciled on a monthly basis.

The revenue manager will ensure ongoing audit readiness for the entire revenue function.

The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting, not-for-profit donor reporting, audit and familiarity with financial monthly closing processes. They will also have a desire to work in an environment that promotes open, multicultural communication, and coordination.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

Primary activities include, but are not limited to the below:

Accounts Receivable and Revenue

• Review new donor awards and contracts to ensure accurate systems setup and classification in compliance with US GAAP and donor regulations;
• Reconcile and maintain an accurate subsidiary ledger for all accounts receivable and revenue accounts globally ;
• Record and post all donor revenue and invoices and releases in accordance with US GAAP accurately to the general-ledger for the month-end close;
• Oversee the cash application process to ensure timely and accurate posting of donor payments to correct fund and customer;
• Act as the lead liaison between the finance and fundraising teams to optimize system integration and data reconciliation between Sylogist and Raiser's Edge;
• Prepare month-end private fundraising and RE reconciliation schedule;
• Prepare accurate monthly pledge receivables and global accounts receivable and deferred revenue schedule;
• Develop and implement robust revenue recognition policies and procedures;
• Work closely with the Regional Controllers to ensure all global revenue and receivables are reconciled and up-to-date for the monthly close;
• Post revenue related inter-company closing and fund entries to assist in the preparation of accurate consolidated financials;
• Escalate all donor related revenue and collection issues with the Global Controller and the CFO in a timely manner;
• Provide necessary training and support to the field finance team related to revenue and accounts receivable process;
• Lead the enhancement of revenue-related systems and workflows;
• Support donor, statutory and organizational audit process by preparing accurate revenue and inter-company account reconciliation and supporting documentation schedules;

Treasury

• Supervise the treasury accountant in ensuring accurate and timely notification and recording of all HQ cash receipts and donor payments;
• Ensure all bank and accounts reconciliations for HQ office is reviewed and reconciled;
• Prepare and post to general ledger investment account reconciliations schedule;
• Work closely with…