Accountant – Financial Reporting & Controls

About the role

The Accountant will manage the recording, analysis, and reporting of financial transactions for Operation Smile Madagascar, ensuring compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements. Reporting to the Finance and Operations Manager, the role supports both day‑to‑day accounting tasks and strategic financial processes.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and manage financial accounts, including variance analysis and monthly/quarterly internal and external reports.
• Reconcile bank statements, ledger accounts, petty cash, and staff/vendor advances to align with HQ advances.
• Support payroll processing, general payments, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with statutory filings, annual accounts, and coordinate external audit processes.
• Implement audit recommendations and ensure timely expense report submission.
• Process transfers, write‑offs, adjustments, and daily entries in QuickBooks.
• Compute regulatory levies, remit to authorities, and support budget monitoring.

Required profile

• University degree in Accounting, Commerce, Economics or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant with membership in the Madagascar Professional Accounting body.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an accountant, preferably in an NGO environment.
• Basic proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Excel.
• Experience using QuickBooks.
• Knowledge of Madagascar accounting, tax, payroll, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.