Project Accountant
About the role
Company Description
Effect Hope is a Canadian Christian global health organization. For more than 132 years, we have been partnering with other organizations to strengthen healthcare systems across Africa and Asia. We are Canada’s only global health organization focused exclusively on Neglected Tropical Diseases, working with some of the world’s most underserved people and communities. We work with our committed supporters here in Canada and globally with our partners to be champions of hope
Role Description
Effect Hope is scaling project delivery across Africa and India and needs a hands-on Project Accountant to lead and strengthen project-level budgeting, multi-currency accounting, partner reporting, and grant compliance. You will be the finance point-person for assigned projects, working closely with International Programs, Fund Development and Marketing teams, partner organizations, and auditors to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial management from initiation to close-out. You will add value at the project finance level through preparation, reporting, and review cycles.
Qualifications
- CPA (or international equivalent) preferred; strong grounding in not-for-profit/fund accounting.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in project/grant accounting with international programs.
- Demonstrated experience with multi-currency accounting, cross-border remittances, and donor reporting.
- Familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge/Financial Edge (or equivalent ERP), Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Teams) is preferred
- Experience coordinating audits and responding to findings in a not-for-profit or charity. Experience in an International Development NGO is an asset.
- Excellent written/verbal communication; ability to collaborate across time zones with finance and program teams.
- Ability and willingness to undertake overseas travel
- A commitment to, and alignment with, the Christian mandate of Effect Hope and Christian values.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid work in Canada; ability to collaborate across time-zones in Africa and India
- Occasional travel (e.g. partner visits, audits) as project needs and safety permit.
Learn more and read the full job description: effecthope.org/careers
About Effect Hope
Effect Hope is a Canadian Christian global health organization that partners with others to bring hope and restoration to people affected by neglected tropical diseases like leprosy. These diseases cause illness and disabilities, perpetuate poverty, invite discrimination, and eliminate hope.
Mission Statement As followers of Jesus, we partner with others to bring hope and restoration to people affected by neglected tropical diseases like leprosy.
Vision Statement A world where people overcome neglected tropical diseases like leprosy — a world full of hope.
Project Accountant
About the role
Company Description
Effect Hope is a Canadian Christian global health organization. For more than 132 years, we have been partnering with other organizations to strengthen healthcare systems across Africa and Asia. We are Canada’s only global health organization focused exclusively on Neglected Tropical Diseases, working with some of the world’s most underserved people and communities. We work with our committed supporters here in Canada and globally with our partners to be champions of hope
Role Description
Effect Hope is scaling project delivery across Africa and India and needs a hands-on Project Accountant to lead and strengthen project-level budgeting, multi-currency accounting, partner reporting, and grant compliance. You will be the finance point-person for assigned projects, working closely with International Programs, Fund Development and Marketing teams, partner organizations, and auditors to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial management from initiation to close-out. You will add value at the project finance level through preparation, reporting, and review cycles.
Qualifications
- CPA (or international equivalent) preferred; strong grounding in not-for-profit/fund accounting.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in project/grant accounting with international programs.
- Demonstrated experience with multi-currency accounting, cross-border remittances, and donor reporting.
- Familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge/Financial Edge (or equivalent ERP), Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Teams) is preferred
- Experience coordinating audits and responding to findings in a not-for-profit or charity. Experience in an International Development NGO is an asset.
- Excellent written/verbal communication; ability to collaborate across time zones with finance and program teams.
- Ability and willingness to undertake overseas travel
- A commitment to, and alignment with, the Christian mandate of Effect Hope and Christian values.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid work in Canada; ability to collaborate across time-zones in Africa and India
- Occasional travel (e.g. partner visits, audits) as project needs and safety permit.
Learn more and read the full job description: effecthope.org/careers
About Effect Hope
Effect Hope is a Canadian Christian global health organization that partners with others to bring hope and restoration to people affected by neglected tropical diseases like leprosy. These diseases cause illness and disabilities, perpetuate poverty, invite discrimination, and eliminate hope.
Mission Statement As followers of Jesus, we partner with others to bring hope and restoration to people affected by neglected tropical diseases like leprosy.
Vision Statement A world where people overcome neglected tropical diseases like leprosy — a world full of hope.