Senior Associate, Regional Office Finance

Role Overview

The Senior Associate, Regional Office Finance supports the daily financial operations of assigned country offices and PSI Regional, covering accounting, payroll, statutory obligations, reporting, and transactions connected to host-country or bilateral agreements. By reviewing financial records, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating with colleagues and government counterparts, this role helps ensure obligations are met, reports are reliable, and controls continue to improve.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and oversee accounts payable and receivable, including supplier invoices, staff balances, travel reimbursements, and communication allowances; confirm transactions have appropriate approvals and documentation.
• Review invoice matching and account reconciliations, investigate exceptions, monitor aged balances, and coordinate follow-up until outstanding items are resolved.
• Prepare and check financial reports and supporting schedules, such as aging summaries, expense reports, cash counts, and fringe benefit schedules; maintain records for reporting and audit review.
• Coordinate payroll calculations and payments for assigned offices, including PSI Regional, and support timely completion of pension, social security, income tax, and other statutory requirements.
• Work with Finance and HR colleagues to review payroll information, address variances, and support annual income tax requirements for international staff.
• Coordinate tax-exemption, waiver, VAT-exempt, and duty-free transactions under applicable host-country or bilateral agreements, including documentation review and follow-up with internal teams and government agencies.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and transaction records, investigating queries, and coordinating responses with relevant stakeholders.
• Identify repeat accounting and compliance issues, recommend practical improvements to controls and workflows, and explain finance procedures and documentation requirements to colleagues.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline; a comparable combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• At least five years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll administration, statutory calculations, and compliance reporting. Experience in an NGO, diplomatic mission, or international organization is preferred.
• CPA or ACCA qualification is preferred.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis, plus experience using ERP or accounting software.
• Careful, analytical approach to reviewing financial data, with strong organization and the ability to manage competing deadlines independently in a multicultural setting.
• Clear communication, a service-oriented approach, and collaborative working style; integrity, initiative, and flexibility are essential.
• Knowledge of tax and duty privileges under Host Country Agreements or similar bilateral legal instruments is preferred.

What We Offer / Why Join

This role offers the opportunity to support finance operations across country offices and PSI Regional while contributing to dependable reporting, sound controls, and compliance with local requirements. The position requires no travel. PSI encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification.