International Accounting Junior Officer at World Wildlife Fund, Inc.

Quito, , Ecuador -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Excel, Accounting Software, Spanish, English, Team Spirit, Service Orientation, Training, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Respect, Inclusion

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Company Description WWF was established in 1961 by a group of passionate and committed individuals who sought to secure the funding necessary to protect places and species that were threatened by human development. Inspired by a series of articles in a UK newspaper written by Sir Julian Huxley about the destruction of habitat and wildlife in East Africa, businessman Victor Stolan pointed out the urgent need for an international organization to raise funds for conservation. The idea was then shared with Max Nicholson, Director General of British government agency Nature Conservancy, who enthusiastically took up the challenge. Nicholson was motivated in part by the financial difficulties facing the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and felt that a new fundraising initiative might help IUCN and other conservation groups carry out their mission. He drafted a plan in April 1961 that served as a basis for WWF’s founding, which was then endorsed by the executive board of IUCN in a document known as the Morges Manifesto. Nicholson and approximately two dozen other individuals –including Sir Peter Scott, a member of IUCN’s executive board who had signed the Morges Manifesto and later became WWF’s first vice president – hammered out the details of the new organization in a series of meetings over the following months. This included choosing the name World Wildlife Fund and adopting the now-famous panda logo. The first three “national appeals” (now called national organizations) were also established in 1961 in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and the United States. Since then, WWF-US has grown to include over 1 million supporters and has helped lead conservation projects in Alaska, the Northern Great Plains, and around the world. Job Description The International Accounting Junior Officer supports the International Accounting Lead with the accounting and reporting of international country operations (13 Country Offices). The role provides advanced technical accounting and accounting system support to WWF US Country Offices (COs.) The role coordinates the month-end close process with the COs and performs the Headquarters (HQ) accounting tasks to ensure that each office closes their books on time. The International Accounting Junior Officer serves as a point of contact to answer questions from the COs during the month related to the accounting and accounting software and coordinates with the HQ IT team for more complex matters. The International Accounting Junior Officer verifies that all COs accurately complete the required deliverables due to HQ for each month’s closing. The role reviews certain key reconciliations. This role may provide additional accounting support to certain offices, as needed. The International Accounting Junior Officer supports the International Accounting Lead to prepare for, document, and train CO accountants on organizational policies and procedures related to accounting matters and coordinates with offices to fulfill external audit requests. Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in accounting or business is required; a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) qualification is highly appreciated. Position requires at least 1-2 years of accounting experience. Experience working with multiple international field offices preferred. Excellent oral and written communications skills in Spanish and English is required. Excellent accounting, analytical, communication skills, and attention to detail. Ability to work well independently as well as to function effectively as a member of a diverse international team. Foster a team spirit and service orientation. Must work well in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Excel and experience working in accounting software required. Workday or Sage 300 experience must be a plus. Ability to interact, train, and communicate clearly with overseas staff on accounting and non-accounting matters. May require infrequent international travel to COs. Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular. Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable. Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement. Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals. Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams. Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home. INTEGRITY – We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve. RESPECT – We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future. COLLABORATION – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation. Additional Information To Apply you must submit your CV and Cover Letter in English

Responsibilities

The International Accounting Junior Officer supports the International Accounting Lead with the accounting and reporting of international country operations. This role coordinates the month-end close process and serves as a point of contact for questions related to accounting and accounting software.