Junior MRV Accounting Officer

About the role

The Junior MRV Accounting Officer will support the financial operations of the MRV team, handling payments, reconciliations, budgeting, payroll support, compliance and financial record management. The role works closely with Country MRV Coordinators, Finance, HR, vendors and contractors to ensure smooth financial administration.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and process daily field allowances for enumerators, including electronic funds transfers and international payments.
• Verify payment requests for compliance with company policies and maintain proper documentation.
• Ensure accurate and timely payments to vendors, suppliers, contractors and employees.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between payment request forms, invoices and expense forms.
• Maintain updated records of all payment transactions and support proof of payment.
• Perform timely reconciliations of all payments and prepare reconciliation reports for approval.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial policies and maintain documentation for audit.
• Support development and documentation of improved financial processes and internal controls for MRV.
• Work with Country MRV Coordinators to prepare payrolls for MRV casuals and contractors and maintain HR documentation.
• Liaise with Finance to ensure timely disbursement of project funds and supplier payments.
• Review submitted budgets for accuracy and completeness and consolidate budgets for management review.
• Update weekly cash sheet and share with Finance in a timely manner.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reconciliations, reporting and budget tracking.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience working with ERP systems, accounting software or financial management tools is an advantage.