Background: World Action for Humanity believes that local people, leaders and organizations understand how best to achieve lasting improvement in their own communities.
Founded in 2004, World Action works to identify and support local leaders and their initiatives to improve lives in developing countries. To achieve our mission, World Action operates as a volunteer driven model with teams based in San Francisco and New York. We provide financial resources and technical assistance to partner projects based in developing countries with proven records of success in education, health care, nutrition and care for children. World Action currently works with three partner organizations in East Africa, reaching approximately 800 women, children and families.
About the position: World Action is currently recruiting a team of professionals to volunteer their expertise and time to help expand our work. Volunteers will collaborate with a professional board of directors to help design and implement the organization’s strategic plan over the coming year. The opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking to gain exposure to the field of international development or gain increased professional responsibility.
World Action is recruiting a detail-oriented, self-motivated professional to join our team as Bookkeeper/Finance Manager. Responsibilities include:
- Recording and reconciling income and expenses
- Issuing receipts to donors
- Reconciling monthly bank statements
- Preparing monthly financial reports
- Budget reconciliation
- Tracking fundraising and producing fundraising reports
- Maintaining well-organized records and files for preparing annual tax reports
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of bookkeeping experience or proven numeracy and accounting skill-set
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Quickbooks
- Familiarity with Salesforce and knowledge of non-profit accounting is desirable
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to meet regular goals and deadlines
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
- High energy, flexible attitude, outgoing and friendly
- Commitment to and enthusiasm for World Action’s mission
To Apply: Please email a CV/resume and letter of motivation. Please include the job title in the subject line.