Senior Accounting Specialist

SENIOR ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

About IDinsight

We amplify social impact by partnering with leaders to develop tailored solutions. Our mission is to use data and evidence to help leaders combat poverty worldwide.

IDinsight is a mission-driven global advisory, data analytics, and research organization that helps global development leaders maximize their social impact. We tailor a wide range of data and evidence tools, including randomized evaluations and machine learning, to help decision-makers design effective programs and rigorously test what works to support communities. We work with governments, multilateral agencies, foundations, and innovative non-profit organizations in Asia and Africa. Our work spans a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, education, health, governance, sanitation, financial inclusion, and other areas.

We have expertise in a variety of rigorous approaches and methodologies, which we tailor to each client depending on their needs and constraints. To achieve a positive social impact, we:

• Support clients use of data and evidence for routine and major decision-making.
• Inform funding decisions – toward high-impact initiatives and away from less effective programs or approaches.
• Create and share tools, knowledge, and ideas that expand the use of data and evidence for social good.

Our diverse, growing team of roughly 280 outstanding colleagues operate in nearly two dozen countries around the world. Learn more about our mission and values at www.IDinsight.org.

About the Senior Accounting Specialist role

The Senior Accounting Specialist is a core member of IDinsight's global finance team, responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial records across the organization's multi-entity structure. This role combines technical accounting rigor with cross-functional collaboration, supporting day-to-day transaction review through to global audits and consolidated statutory reporting. The role serves as institutional knowledge anchor for accounting operations,, including leading finance process improvements, supporting ERP transformation, and building team capability through training. This is a global accounting role housed under IDinsight India, with a strong technical understanding of multi-jurisdictional compliance frameworks, global financial consolidation across all IDinsight entities, and the ability to navigate diverse regulatory environments spanning USA, Asia, and Africa regions.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, multi-jurisdictional experience, and a track record of process ownership.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a global or multi-entity setup, with hands-on exposure to multi-currency and multi-geography accounting operations.
• Demonstrated experience in handling financial accounting across multiple jurisdictions spanning USA, Asia, and Africa, including intercompany transactions, foreign currency translations, and consolidation adjustments.
• Well-versed with IFRS, US GAAP, or relevant regional GAAP standards, with the ability to apply appropriate accounting treatments across diverse regulatory environments.
• Strong working knowledge of reporting frameworks, including consolidated financial statements, management reporting, and donor/funder reporting requirements.
• Proven track record of managing stakeholder relationships by providing accurate, timely, and reliable financial information to internal teams, leadership, auditors, and external partners.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation, conditional formatting, and financial modelling.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Unit4, Microsoft Business Central, SAP, or similar) in a multi-entity accounting environment.
• Technical understanding of global tax and regulatory compliance frameworks (VAT, GST, WHT, PAYE, EPF, and other regional obligations)
• Experience supporting or leading statutory audits, tax compliance filings, and regulatory reporting across multiple countries.

Key Competencies

• Technical accuracy and accounting rigor
• Initiative and process ownership
• Cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration
• Structured problem-solving and variance investigation
• Ability to translate institutional knowledge into training and documentation
• Adaptability during system transitions and change management
• Strong global consolidation and multi-currency accounting skills

Education & Certifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI or equivalent international body.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from AICPA or equivalent.
• Company Secretary (CS) with relevant financial accounting experience.
• Cost and Works Accountant (CWA) / Cost and Management Accountant (CMA).
• Any other globally recognized accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CGA, or equivalent).
• MBA in Finance (with a strong emphasis on core financial accounting and reporting).

Nuts & bolts

Location

This position is based in IDinsight's Delhi, India office.

Start date

The start date of this position is flexible, with preference for candidates that can start immediately.

Compensation

Compensation and benefits are commensurate with the qualifications and experiences IDinsight is hiring for and competitive within the global development sector. We are especially proud of the people-focused benefits we offer, including comprehensive international health insurance, including mental health coverage; paid vacation, sick, and parental leave; relocation benefits; a travel stipend; technology and work-from-home stipends; a professional development budget; and more.

Please note that, as a non-profit, we are unable to provide compensation similar to leading private sector organizations.

How to apply

Please visit our careers website to apply for this role.