Financial Reporting Accountant I

Job Summary The Finance and Administration Division of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a Financial Reporting Accountant. This is 1 year exempt, renewable position based in New Delhi, India. Essential Duties: Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Timely preparation of periodic financial reports and invoices for a range of donors. · Monitor billed and unbilled receivables for delinquent payments and billable cost. · Monitor and analyze project spending as it relates to financial reporting · Upload deliverables in the Enterprise Content Management system (OnBase) · Prepare Journal entries for billing/invoicing · Address internal and external inquiries regarding project financial matters. · Assist with annual audit. · Assist with Financial analysis. · Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications : · Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant professional experience in financial administration or associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant professional experience · Experience in project-based organizations. · Possess strong analytical skills. · Proficiency with Microsoft Excel. · Proficiency in written and Spoken English Preferred Qualifications: · Preference would be given to Intermediate/pursuing CA/CS/CWA · Working knowledge of ERP systems, such as Costpoint, Sage Intacct, Oracle, etc. Ability to work in a multicultural environment as a team player · Knowledge of government contracting regulations in South Asian countries and US GAAP regulations · Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. 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.

• Experience: 2+ years
• Seniority: Entry Level
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred
• Languages: English