Job Summary

Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day-to-day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI's foundational building blocks include:

Excellence- We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom- We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect- We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people. Teamwork- We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration. Transparency- We believe in open communication and clear decision-making. Accountability- We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.

The Program Accountant provides timely, collaborative, service-oriented support to program staff on all financial matters relevant to program implementation, including supporting all stages of program development and implementation from proposal budget preparation; on-going budget and expense reporting, tracking budgets to results, accruals and projections; to a program's financial close-out, while keeping the program compliant with funder requirements and IRI policies. IRI is working to hire two Program Accountants.

Position Requirements

• Bachelors in accounting, finance or business administration.
• 3-5 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal government circulars 2 CFR 200 (OMB A-110, A-122 and A-133).
• Strong written and oral communicator.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Willingness to travel independently in new environments.
• Willingness to learn software, systems, and processes and to take the initiative to understand, create, and refine best practices.
• Ability to prioritize various daily/weekly/monthly tasks and projects while working in a challenging environment.
• Knowledge of electronic systems (including Jamis ERP, Cost Point, Cognos, Quicken, QuickBooks, Concur).
• Innovative, creative, enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to be detail-orientated and highly organized.
• Russia is preferred but not required.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

• Supports program staff with management and analysis of financials relevant to all grants within a portfolio
• Proactive oversight and analysis of budgets, expenditures (including procurement), accruals, pipelines, cost projections, and allocations
• Ensure fulfillment of each grant's objectives and compliance with funder regulations, IRI policies.
• Supports proposal budget preparation, working with program and business development teams.
• Participates in program kick-off, on-going program implementation review, and close-out.
• Oversees the preparation of all financial reports required by funders and/or IRI management.
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of funder's and IRI's financial policies and procedures and serving as a resource for program teams.
• Reviews and processes expense submissions/reconciliations, and processes field office payments for the candidate's assigned portfolio.
• Maintains knowledge of IRI program implementation in a respective division.
• Establishes, maintains, and develops productive working relationship with expatriate staff, local/field/project accountants, DC program and Program Services colleagues.
• Troubleshoots accounting problems; identifies and implements creative solutions.
• Assists with annual, funders' and program audit preparation.
• Travels to field offices as needed to perform financial reviews and monitor internal controls.
• Performs other accounting tasks as assigned or deemed necessary.