Senior Accountant

The Global Institute for Health and Human Rights; George; Presencial; ZAR 1.157.000 - 1.487.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mission-driven clients

Autonomy and collaboration

Growth in client-facing and strategic/

Descripción de la vacante

The Global Institute for Health and Human Rights seeks a Senior Accountant to lead day-to-day finance operations for diverse clients. This role blends accounting expertise, client collaboration, and light team leadership to optimize systems and support mission-driven organizations.

Responsibilities include close processes, budgeting, grant reporting, payroll allocations, and regular financial reporting for audits and boards.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• Minimum 3+ years in public accounting or nonprofit setting.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with QuickBooks.

Responsabilidades

• Own the monthly and annual close process including reconciliations, reports, and audit prep.
• Keep ledgers clean and compliant with GAAP and reporting standards.
• Track budgets, flag variances, and help teams make informed decisions.
• Allocate payroll/overhead costs to programs and grants.
• Maintain cash flow forecasts and track investments.
• Handle compliance filings (payroll, sales, nonprofit, etc.).
• Work directly with clients’ leadership to set up efficient finance systems.
• Support the financial reporting process for audits and board meetings.
• Train and guide junior team members and collaborate with payroll providers.

Conocimientos

Excel

GAAP

Financial reporting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Herramientas

QuickBooks

Descripción del empleo

Recruitment began on September 24, 2026

Job listing expires on October 25, 2026

Full-time

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to help lead the day-to-day finance operations for a diverse mix of clients. This role combines accounting know-how, client collaboration, and light team leadership. If you enjoy digging into numbers, optimizing systems, and helping mission-driven organizations thrive—this could be the perfect fit.

Salary Range – $70,000 – $90,000 (depending on experience)

What You’ll Do:

Finance & Accounting

• Own the monthly and annual close process—think reconciliations, reports, and audit prep.
• Keep ledgers clean and compliant with GAAP and other reporting standards.
• Track budgets, flag variances, and help teams make informed decisions.
• Allocate payroll/overhead costs to programs and grants.
• Maintain cash flow forecasts and track investments.
• Handle compliance filings (payroll, sales, nonprofit, etc.).

Client & Team Collaboration

• Work directly with clients’ leadership and program staff to set up efficient finance systems.
• Support the financial reporting process for audits and board meetings.
• Train and guide junior team members—share the "why" behind the numbers.
• Coordinate with payroll providers and vendors as needed.

Growth & Leadership

• Spot opportunities to improve client operations or expand services.
• Be a finance lead on internal cross-functional teams (tech, DEI, social, etc.).
• Support special projects, rollouts, and continuous learning across the team.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 3+ years of experience in a public accounting or nonprofit setting.
• Advanced QuickBooks and Excel skills.
• Familiar with budgeting, compliance, grant reporting, and audits.
• Strong communicator and problem solver.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

Perks Of The Role:

• Work with purpose-driven clients and passionate colleagues.
• Balance of autonomy and collaboration.
• Opportunity to grow in client-facing, strategic, and operational areas.
• Be part of a mission-aligned team making real impact.

EEO STATEMENT

Calibre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.