Self-Help International (SHI) seeks a highly skilled team members to join our organization. SHI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working in Ghana, West Africa and Nicaragua, Central America. SHI carries out its mission to alleviate hunger by helping people help themselves by providing resources to empower families, especially women, in the areas of sustainable agriculture, nutrition, and economic development. SHI is currently looking for the following positions:
- Accountant/Finance Manager
- Office Manager
Full descriptions below.
Title: Accountant / Finance Manager (depending on experience)
Status: Part-time to Full-time*
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Waverly, IA or Des Moines, IA
Job Summary:
Self-Help International (SHI) seeks a highly skilled and dedicated accountant to join our organization. SHI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working in Ghana, West Africa and Nicaragua, Central America. SHI carries out its mission to alleviate hunger by helping people help themselves by providing resources to empower families, especially women, in the areas of sustainable agriculture, nutrition, and economic development.
As SHI’s accountant / finance manager, you will play a critical role in managing our financial operations, ensuring accurate and transparent accounting practices, and supporting our mission to alleviate hunger by helping people help themselves. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit accounting, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for working in the nonprofit sector.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Management:
- Manage day-to-day financial operations, including gift processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and bank reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using appropriate accounting software and systems.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts to support decision-making processes.
- Monitor cash flow, investment activities, and financial performance to ensure compliance with organizational goals and regulations.
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies to maximize organizational resources.
- Grant and Fund Accounting:
- Oversee the financial aspects of grant applications, reporting, and compliance.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of donor designations and grant requirements and restrictions to ensure proper allocation and use of funds.
- Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for grantors, demonstrating accountability and transparency.
- Provide support, information, advising and troubleshooting for nationally and internationally related financial activities.
- Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and nonprofit reporting requirements.
- Prepare and file necessary tax and state regulatory forms, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process.
- Provide accurate and timely financial reports to management, board members, and other stakeholders as required.
- Internal Controls and Processes:
- Develop and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets and prevent fraudulent activities.
- Continuously review and improve accounting processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices in nonprofit accounting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA certification is a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance roles, nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting standards.
- Hands on proficiency in accounting software, such as Financial Edge, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar systems. Experience with Financial Edge preferred.
- Experience with grant accounting and compliance is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Spanish language skills a plus.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Prior office administrative experience a plus.
- High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Passion for the nonprofit sector and a strong desire to make a positive impact.
Compensation: We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, health, dental, and vision insurance, professional development assistance, and employee assistance program.
Compensation range: $25- $32 per hour. Negotiable depending on experience and position (part time vs. full time)
Work authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.
To apply: Submit a cover letter and résumé with reference details and salary requirements to jobs@selfhelpinternational.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis from December 21, 2023 until the position is filled. Anticipated start date February 8, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
*This role is anticipated to take an average of 80 hours per month.
Candidates interested in full-time opportunities who have experience with administrative support are encouraged to apply. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are seeking a part-time accounting role or full-time accounting and administrative role.
Note: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an individual in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Responsibilities and duties may change or evolve based on the needs of the organization.
Title: Office Manager
Status: Part-time to Full-time*
Reports to: Deputy Director
Location: Waverly, IA or Des Moines, IA
Job Overview:
Self-Help International (SHI) seeks a highly skilled and dedicated office manager to join our organization. SHI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working in Ghana, West Africa and Nicaragua, Central America. SHI carries out its mission to alleviate hunger by helping people help themselves by providing resources to empower families, especially women, in the areas of sustainable agriculture, nutrition, and economic development.
Self-Help’s U.S. operations are based in Iowa with offices in Waverly and Des Moines. The US office’s focus is to secure the financial and human resources necessary to carry out our mission overseas by raising funds necessary to carry out our mission, collaborating with interns and skilled volunteers, ensuring good governance, and monitoring and evaluating programs to achieve the overall mission.
Role & Responsibilities: Some potential tasks of the position are listed below. The main function of the job is to manage the day to day administrative tasks and office’s need in all respects. There will be other duties not listed that will be assigned as needed throughout the job.
General Operations
- Business communications, including telephone and email customer service, mass mailings, gift-related mailings, and some donor relations.
- Manage office space including general maintenance, maintaining inventory of office equipment and supplies.
- Data entry and data management within Raiser’s Edge software, including running queries, pulling reports.
- Assure preparations and arrangements for Committee and Board meetings, such as securing, logistics, circulating information, and other amenities as requested.
- Assist with overseas travel planning, preparation, and notification requirements.
- General problem-solving and troubleshooting assistance to other staff as needed.
- Support other aspects of SHI’s work including the 3 key areas below: Communications, Program support, and Financial.
Communications Support
- Event management in collaboration with the ED/DD, to include facilitation of mailings, preparation of materials, gift management, timely financial reporting and analysis, event volunteer management when needed, other duties as assigned.
- Assist with stewardship of current donors and cultivation of potential donors through written, e-mail, and phone correspondence.
- Assist with compilation of content for print newsletters and impact reports.
- Assist with submission of impact stories to relevant print and e-publications such as Iowa Methodist magazines and Rotarian magazine.
- Disseminating information about SHI’s impact across Self-Help’s blog, e-newsletter, GlobalGiving, social media, and via partner organization.
- Assist with preparation of materials for events and presentations, such as presentations for civic groups and speaking engagements.
- Assisting with updating SHI website with key information from the impact reports, and other sources as assigned.
- Cross-promotions of new articles and updates among all social media channels.
- Coordinate and implement an ongoing social media calendar highlighting specific program achievements and needs.
Program Support
- Research and compilation of briefings about areas of SHI’s work such as data on global nutrition, financial inclusion, empowering women, etc.
- Reviewing monthly program reports.
- Assist with data analysis and grant report preparation.
- Updating Google Maps to visually display program impact.
- Note-taking during meetings with overseas teams.
Financial Support
- Record contributions and notify supervisor when ready to review.
- Assist Finance Manager with maintaining accurate income & expense records and lists of donations and designated gifts.
- Record invoices and electronic bill payment transactions in accounting software
Skill Set/Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize to meet deadlines and communicate when changes arise
- Able to transition from one project to another in a changing, fast-paced environment
- Must be proficient in Word and comfortable with learning new software, using Google Suite, and navigating within Dropbox
- Prior experience with database management preferred, particularly Raiser’s Edge, and/or willingness to learn
- Familiar with different social media platforms
- Detail oriented, work with accuracy
- Must be proficient in English, ability to communicate in Spanish a plus
- Must have reliable transportation to office
Compensation: We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, health, dental, and vision insurance, professional development assistance, and employee assistance program.
Compensation range: $18- $25 per hour. Negotiable depending on experience and position (part time vs. full time)
Work authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.
To apply: Submit a cover letter and résumé with reference details to jobs@selfhelpinternational.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis from January 3, 2024 until the position is filled. Anticipated start date February 8, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
*This role is anticipated to take an average of 100-120 hours per month as a part-time role. Candidates interested in full-time opportunities who have experience with more communication support are encouraged to apply. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are seeking a part-time accounting role or full-time accounting and administrative role.
Note: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an individual in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Responsibilities and duties may change or evolve based on the needs of the organization.
SHI does not evangelize or seek to promote any particular faith or religion. Self-Help programs are offered regardless of the race, creed or nationality of the recipients and without adverse distinction of any kind, and are not used to further a particular political or religious standpoint.
SHI is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. SHI encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and gender non-conforming people, people who speak a language in addition to English, and people with unique lived experience or diverse professional or personal backgrounds and perspectives.
For further information, send inquiries to jobs@selfhelpinternational.org.
