Institute for War & Peace Reporting is hiring an
Contract type: Permanent
Salary Range: $55,000 –65,000 per annum
Application deadline: 11 July 2024 ((applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage submission of applications asap)
Location: Washington DC- Hybrid (US based)
Start date: ASAP
ABOUT IWPR:
The Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) is an international non-profit organisation founded in 1991, with charitable status in the US, UK and the Netherlands. We give voice to people at the frontlines of conflict, crisis and transition to help them drive change and build more stable, just and inclusive societies.
Drawing on three decades of experience in some of the world’s most challenging environments, we support media, civil society, democracy and governance, gender, and youth-focused projects in over 30 countries – promoting reliable information and responsible public debate and removing barriers to freedom of expression
SUMMARY:
As the Accounts Payable and Procurement Accountant you will work in a fast-paced environment within a small team working across financial reporting and finance operations, and you will report into the Financial controller. You will be posting entries in the finance system, setting up payments, performing regular balance sheet reconciliations, supporting with monthly management accounts and the yearly statutory audit; you will help to maintain an appropriate internal control framework across IWPR and be involved in improvement projects.
IWPR is made up of 4 separate legal entities (IWPR charity (UK), IWPR UK Limited (LTD), IWPR Netherlands (NL) and IWPR US (US). This role will be supporting the US, UK and NL entities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage Vendors, Bills, Credit Card Payments:
Assist with monthly close:
Assist with travel related expenditure:
Assist with HQ Procurement:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES**:**
Principals only. No calls please. Only those who have been considered for an interview will be contacted.
IWPR is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, veteran status or pregnancy and maternity. IWPR will never ask for payment for recruitment.