Description

blueEnergy is seeking an individual experienced in accounting and finance to manage the accounting team and provide financial reporting and analysis. The core responsibility will be to manage the accounting team (currently consisting of two local employees) and oversee transaction entry, review, and controls. The secondary responsibility will be financial reporting and analysis.

* Manage accounting team (currently two locally employed accountants)
* Ensure timely, accurate entry of all blueEnergy Nicaragua expenses and revenues
* Oversee monthly processes: paying vendors, administering salary payments, paying bills, reconciling bank accounts, etc.
* Review entry of transactions for accuracy
* Maintain cash and bank controls control of cash received, advanced, and all bank transfers
* Use the data from the accounting to provide financial reporting and analysis
* Create and track budgets both for projects and internal programs
* Work with Director of blueEnergy Nicaragua to analyze trends and optimize spending
* Work with Project Managers in the creation and tracking of budgets
* Standardize process for formulating project budgets
* Work with blueEnergy International to share financial information for global reporting and planning
* Build out financial planning process, with coordination of Nicaragua and International management teams

Highlights

Working with blueEnergy in Nicaragua provides the volunteer with a rich experience in multi- cultural team work, indigenous cultures, development models and appropriate technology. At blueEnergy's core is a strong entrepreneurial culture which promotes initiative and leadership. blueEnergy volunteers are given great responsibility and experience tremendous growth, both personally and professionally while serving on the ground.

The world is at an inflection point; we need to combine the traditional experience and knowledge of sustainable living with the power of modern technology to create a more sustainable world with opportunity for all. To succeed, we must expand the edge of the market to include all in the global network, create a two way dialogue to share sustainable practices, and build a global movement of leaders working for a more equitable, sustainable world.

blueEnergy creates impact in two ways: 1) catalyzing a network of partners to increase the delivery of key services to expand the edge of the market; 2) build a pipeline of leaders working for a more equitable, sustainable world.

blueEnergy's headquarters are located in Bluefields, the capital of Nicaragua's Región Autónoma del Atlántico Sur (or "RAAS"), where only 25% of the population has access to energy. The organization currently has approximately 40 employees and international volunteers working on various development, energy, and water projects. Local employees and international volunteers work together to accomplish the organization's stated goals. Current projects can be viewed on our website at www.blueEnergyGroup.org and in our monthly newsletter, the blueNews. Languages spoken at blueEnergy are Spanish (predominant), English, and French. The organization has administrative offices in San Francisco and Paris that support its project work in Nicaragua.

Qualifications

- Prior experience in accounting, with a solid understanding of accounting basics
- Strong interpersonal and team-work skills
- Strong Spanish language (written and spoken) required; fluent Spanish preferred
- Passion for developing efficiency and building or reengineering processes
- Ability to manage ambiguity and take initiative
- Strong leadership skills and desire to manage a team
- Adaptability to work in a challenging environment where cash payments are often the norm, internal controls are critical, internet can be spotty and slow, and power can cut out
- Ability to create logical rules and a willingness to enforce them
- Attention to detail and ability to follow through on task assignments

Intern Types

• Accounting
• Business Admin, Management
• Finance
• International Relations
• Sustainable Development
• Technology

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

4,600 for one year

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Medical insurance
• Medical services
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Compensation and Fees:
Working with blueEnergy in Nicaragua provides the volunteer with a rich experience in multi-cultural team work, indigenous cultures, development models and appropriate technology. At blueEnergys core is a strong entrepreneurial culture which promotes initiative and leadership. blueEnergy volunteers are given great responsibility and, as a result, they experience tremendous growth, both personally and professionally while serving on the ground.

One year volunteers are asked to cover their expenses so that blueEnergy can focus its limited resources on permanent staff and infrastructure thereby ensuring the long-term sustainability of its work. For more information on why fees are charged, please visit here.

Volunteer fees are USD 4,600 for a year.

This fee covers room, board, orientation, internet, laundry, supervision, and project-based travel. International and domestic airfare are not covered in this fee and are the responsibility of the volunteer. International emergency medical and evacuation coverage is required and is the financial responsibility of all volunteers.

In rare cases, partial scholarships are made available based on experience and need. These opportunities are rare and should only be requested if you feel you exceed the qualifications listed above and the fees represent an undue burden on you.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 4

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Blue Energy's Mission Statement

blueEnergy improves lives in marginalized communities using a holistic approach to sustainable energy and related fundamental services. blueEnergy develops wind and solar energy solutions, solar lighting solutions, communications solutions and provides local capacity building support to communities on the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua. blueEnergy functions in challenging environments and succeeds because of our connection with the community, commitment to building local capacity, and with the hard work of our international volunteers.

Year Founded

2003