Bookkeeper

Akola ("she works") is empowering 400 women from various walks of marginalization with dignified work to become change-makers in the lives of their 4,000 children and entire communities. 100% of product revenues are reinvested in Akola's social mission to train, employ and empower women globally. 

Akola is a community of makers, wearers and supporters who, together, are changing lives for generations to come.

The bookkeeper serves at the frontline of transparency and integrity by which Akola strives to operate. The position’s key responsibilities focus on managing all accounting functions in the US office; including daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting tasks and reporting. He or she will require a strong connection with Akola’s mission and a willingness to evaluate finance and accounting operations in order to identify opportunities of optimization and ensure the financial structure of the organization supports Akola’s mission.

Leadership

• Seek understanding with and unified leadership alongside the leadership team and department directors

• Provide a good example of faithful stewardship with time management and organization’s resources

• Serve as an active advocate for Akola, promoting the vision, mission and goals of the organization at all times

Financial Management

• Manage Akola’s US accounting functions and maintain the books of the organization; which includes regular bank transactions, bookkeeping, and payroll, weekly cash flow forecast reporting and fund deployment tracking, monthly bill pay, account statement reconciliation and other month-end close processes, quarterly sales tax and payroll tax form submissions, and annual close processes

• Communicate with Uganda Finance Manager during month-end close processes

• Enhance tools and systems used to monitor cash flow and track fund deployment of restricted investments and contributions

• Assist Director of Finance in preparation of financial statements, investment reports, and annual Form 990

• Assist Director of Finance with the development of annual budgets for all US operations

• Inform Director of Finance of relevant issues regarding financial controls, accounting, and reporting

Administration

• Assist with ad hoc projects for Akola programs and social enterprise as needed

• Minimum BS/BA degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics or related field

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in accounting functions

• Experience with QuickBooks is a plus

• Demonstrate experience in successfully managing finance, accounting, budgeting, and reporting functions

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• You are a servant leader

• You share a heart for the vision, mission and values of Akola Project

• You possess strong organizational skills, initiative, problem solving abilities, and an interest in women's empowerment

• You are a self-starter and are able to follow through on ideas with minimal guidance

• You are willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed and be flexible if your role should change or shift

• You are able to effectively communicate with others and efficiently delegate tasks as needed

• You exhibit the utmost integrity and transparency when handling company finances

• You are able to work independently and as part of a team

• You have the capacity to juggle multiple requests, prioritize effectively and consistently meet deadlines

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.