PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.
The Finance division is responsible for driving all activities related to PATH’s accounting and financial functions and ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), PATH policies and procedures, internal controls, and audit support. The team works closely with partners in human resources, legal, IT, office of grants and contracts, and the extended program leadership team to not only educate regarding finance and accounting procedures, but also explore how the finance function can support program and other operations groups building and optimizing finance business processes and systems to meet future needs and demands.
PATH’s Global Financial Reporting, and Compliance Team is currently seeking a Staff Accountant with minimum of 3 years of experience, who will work with the rest of the Accounting team to oversee adherence to PATH Accounting policies as well as those of our donors. This position will require superb organizational skills, attention to detail, analytical thinking, and superior customer service skills (in person and via email & phone).
Responsibilities
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- Review and process reclass requests in accordance with PATH’s policies
- Manage the creation and maintenance of accounting master records and effective dates for project and funding source records.
- Prepare and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations
- Propose updates to accounting policies, procedures and training materials that are under the responsibility of the team
- Perform ad hoc accounting research and provide adequate level of rationale and documentation of the conclusions to the Manager
- Support monthly, quarterly, and yearly close processes by preparing various adjustments, journal entries and schedules as required
- Provide backup for other Accounting/Finance functions as needed
- Support global statutory audits
Required Skills
Required Experience
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- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in accounting or finance field
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance field or similar preferred
- Understanding of US GAAP and strong accounting fundamentals
- Effective communication skills both spoken and written, as well as customer service with both internal and external clients
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Knowledge of USAID regulations, such as 2CFR200 preferred
- Experience with a global ERP system with multi-currency capabilities is preferred
- Attention to detail and ability to analyze data, research information to clarify issues, find and propose appropriate solutions
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.
PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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