Accounting Officer

Position Overview

Samawada is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Officer to support the organization's financial operations, budgeting, and reporting while ensuring accountability and transparency across our humanitarian programs.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about nonprofit accounting, financial stewardship, and using sound financial practices to maximize social impact. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate financial records, support donor reporting, and contribute to building transparent financial systems that strengthen trust with donors, partners, and communities.

The role will also support financial initiatives connected to:

• donor transparency and accountability
• project budgeting
• grant financial reporting
• humanitarian operations
• AI-enabled financial systems
• organizational sustainability
• water infrastructure projects
• community development programs

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit accounting, financial management, and international development.

What You Will Do

Accounting & Financial Management

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions and accounting records.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense tracking.
• Support monthly bank reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and supporting records.
• Assist in monitoring cash flow and organizational expenditures.

Budgeting & Financial Reporting

• Support the preparation and monitoring of project and organizational budgets.
• Assist in preparing financial reports for donors, leadership, and grant providers.
• Track project expenditures against approved budgets.
• Help prepare financial summaries for board meetings and internal reporting.
• Contribute to transparent financial reporting through Samawada's Global Transparency Dashboard.

Grant & Donor Financial Support

• Assist with financial reporting for grants and donor-funded projects.
• Monitor funding allocations and expenditure compliance.
• Help ensure financial documentation meets donor requirements.
• Support the preparation of grant budgets and financial forecasts.
• Maintain accurate records for donor accountability and stewardship.

Financial Systems & Operations

• Assist in improving accounting processes and financial workflows.
• Support the implementation of accounting software and digital financial tools.
• Help organize financial records for audits and compliance reviews.
• Collaborate with program teams to track project expenditures.
• Recommend process improvements that increase financial efficiency and transparency.

Research & Analysis

• Analyze financial data and identify trends that support organizational decision-making.
• Assist with forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Research nonprofit accounting best practices and financial technologies.
• Support leadership with financial analysis and budget planning.
• Help evaluate opportunities to strengthen financial sustainability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with finance, fundraising, operations, technology, and program teams.
• Support financial planning for new humanitarian initiatives.
• Assist in preparing financial information for proposals and funding applications.
• Maintain organized financial files and accounting documentation.
• Contribute to building sustainable financial systems for future staff and volunteers.

What We Are Looking For

Experience or strong interest in:

• accounting
• bookkeeping
• financial reporting
• budgeting
• accounts payable and receivable
• nonprofit finance
• financial analysis
• grant accounting

Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar is an asset.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Interest in humanitarian work, nonprofit organizations, or international development.

Commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical financial management.

Preferred Areas of Interest

Candidates with interest or experience in any of the following are encouraged to apply:

• Nonprofit accounting
• Financial management
• Budget planning
• Grant accounting
• Audit preparation
• International development
• Humanitarian finance
• Financial technology (FinTech)
• AI-enabled accounting systems
• Social impact organizations

What You Will Gain

• Real-world experience in nonprofit accounting and financial management.
• Opportunity to support meaningful humanitarian and community development projects.
• Exposure to grant management, donor reporting, and nonprofit financial operations.
• Experience working with transparent financial systems and accountability initiatives.
• Networking opportunities with finance professionals and nonprofit leaders.
• Portfolio-building experience in accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Strategic Projects You May Support

• Organizational Budget Planning
• Grant Financial Reporting Systems
• AI-Enabled Accounting & Financial Management Tools
• Water Infrastructure Financial Tracking
• Humanitarian Program Budget Management
• Donor Accountability & Financial Stewardship
• Financial Process Improvement & Digital Transformation