Duties And Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Finance Assistant the
Accountant will record maintain and reconcile transactions and accounts. This may include but is not limited to the following:
Record and maintain project transactions according to project finance policies and bookkeeping procedures.
Maintain accounts by verifying allocating and posting transactions.
Ensure accuracy by reconciling entries.
Assist with set-up of temporary and permanent headquarters and three regional offices including procurement of equipment.
Promote financial management standards transparency and accountability in compliance with donor rules and regulations.
Other duties as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in accounting finance or related field.
At least two years of work experience in a professional environment.
Prior experience managing finance and administration of USAID-funded projects highly desirable including familiarity with USAID Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) for financial contractual personnel and programmatic activity management.
Good computer skills including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel.
Demonstrated attention to detail ability to follow procedures meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Ability and track record of working as part of a busy team and working effectively under pressure to tight deadlines.
Previous field experience on USAID-funded projects in the Middle East/North Africa preferred.
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