This position will be hybrid requiring a few days per week in office. You can be based in our office in any of our WRI Country offices where you have existing work authorization. This is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
About the Program:
As part of the global WRI Operations team, you will contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help WRI to be fully compliant and knowledgeable about our financial condition.
Job Highlight:
Reporting to the Revenue Accounting Manager, you will manage the Accounts Receivable cycle and assist in revenue booking of WRI-Global office. You will be supported by a team of 17 accountants.
What will you do:
Manage invoicing and billing (25%):
- Prepare invoices in standard template and sends to program staff
- Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
- Coordinate with program staff to resolve overdue receivables
- Perform analysis of accounts receivable as requested by management team
Manage incoming cash (45%):
- Identify incoming payments and books cash receipts in compliance with policies and procedures
- Maintain hedge contract records in accounting system
Assist in revenue month-end closing (15%)
- Process revenue related journal entries and review project-level financial status reports
- Process foreign currency adjustments for grants/contracts
Reconciliations and Audits (15%):
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts (receivable accounts, main checking account, allowance for doubtful accounts, etc.)
- Responsible for all A/R and cash inquiries from annual and project audits
What will you need:
- Education: You have completed a bachelorโs degree in finance, accounts, economics, business administration, international affairs, or other discipline relevant for sustainable finance
- Experience: You have a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
- You are well-versed in accounting principles
- You can work comfortably with numbers and have an impeccable attention to detail
- You have experience working with large spreadsheet data using high-level excel formulas
- You have experience reconciling balance sheet accounts
- Languages: Fluent in English, with additional languages a plus
- Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization
Potential Salary: Our salary ranges vary by country based on market conditions. Please indicate your minimum required salary in your application.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume with a required cover letter by the date of 22 February 2024. We are unable to consider your application without a cover letter.
You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What we offer:
- Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US
- The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
- A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
- The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
- Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours
- Generous leave days that increase with tenure
About Us:
Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the worldโs greatest environment and international development challenges and improve peopleโs lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Our mission and values:
WRIโs mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earthโs environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.