Country Office Accountant

Reports to: Head of Finance Location: New Delhi, India Purpose of the position The Country Office Accountant will support the effective financial management and accounting operations of ICARDA's India Country Office and ensure that financial transactions are accurately recorded, properly supported, and processed in accordance with ICARDA policies and procedures. The position will have responsibility for local tax and statutory compliance, coordination with chartered accountants and auditors, financial reconciliations, statutory reporting, and maintaining accurate and audit-ready financial records. The incumbent will work closely with ICARDA HQ Finance, Grant Finance, HR, Procurement, Administration, external auditors, chartered accountants, tax advisers, banks, and other relevant stakeholders. About ICARDA The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is a treaty-based international non-profit research organization supported by CGIAR. ICARDA’s mission is to reduce poverty, enhance food, water, and nutritional security, as well as environmental health in the face of global challenges including climate change. We do this through innovative science, strategic partnerships, linking research to development and capacity development that take into account gender equality and the role of youth in transforming the dry areas. ICARDA works in partnership with governments, universities, civil society, national agricultural research organization, other CGIAR Research Centers, and the private sector. With its temporary Headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, ICARDA operates in regional and country offices across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. For more information: www.icarda.org . Main responsibilities Finance Operations · Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions based on appropriate supporting documentation and authorization and in compliance with ICARDA policies, procedures, and established practices. · Ensure that account balances are accurate, properly supported, and proactively managed. · Review accounts receivable and accounts payable at least twice a month and follow up on outstanding balances and unreconciled items. · Assist the Grant Finance Officer in preparing accurate, timely, and verifiable financial reports for donors. · Organize and perform monthly and annual financial closing activities in coordination with HQ Finance and in accordance with established procedures and deadlines. · Prepare monthly cash and bank reconciliations and ensure timely investigation and clearance of reconciling items. · Review and analyze General Ledger accounts and initiate necessary corrections and adjustments. · Support HQ Finance in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and reporting activities, with responsibility for accounting matters relating to the India Country Office. · Assist HQ Finance in maintaining an accurate and up-to-date fixed asset register for assets located in India and…