Accountant
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- International Development
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- Sep 09, 2024 Post Date
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- 21600002315 Requisition #
Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project Summary:
The Mozambique Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MozMEL) Activity is a five-year initiative to support the Mission in monitoring, evaluation, learning, training, and logistical support. The MozMEL Activity seeks to improve USAID Mozambique ability to design and manage evidence informed and local context-informed activities improved on a sustainable, long-term basis.
**Please note: Only Haitian citizens are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
The Accountant will fully support accounting and reporting functions for the project to ensure compliance with the terms of the agreement. This includes supervising, coordinating, and training financial, and administrative staff. This is a full-time position based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for input, tracking, and maintenance of project accounting systems through QuickBooks.
- Maintain and manage field accounts, under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP).
- Prepare and track project budgets and budget projections.
- Ensure that USAID rules and regulations in financial management, procurement, and compliance are followed.
- Manage project bank accounts, reconcile monthly accounts and bank statements, and submit receipts and invoices to Headquarters (HQ) and USAID as required.
- Review vouchers and payment requests, including proper back-up documentation to ensure compliance with contractor and USAID policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Conduct financial aspects of grants management with local partners, as well as assist with the financial management of subcontracts and consultants.
- Assist with production of project financial reporting to client as necessary.
- Work in conjunction with MSI HQ accounting department to assist with client voucher development.
- Maintain complete and accurate financial records for project reporting purposes, working with the Finance and Compliance Manager to ensure that financial reports are submitted in a timely manner.
- Work in conjunction with the Operations and Logistics Officer to ensure that field office costs are appropriately managed.
- Perform other responsibilities will be assigned as appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in in accounting or relevant field required. Master’s degree or CPA will be a plus.
- Minimum five years of working experience in the accounting/finance field required.
- Minimum three years of experience working for a USAID project is desirable with experience in accounting for similar projects financed by donors preferred.
- Understanding of the principles of adequate documentation and audit, and of the procedures necessary to ensure audit compliance.
- Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations in the areas of financial management, procurement, compliance, grants management and results reporting.
- Working knowledge of accounting software, such as QuickBooks, is preferable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
- Strong multi-tasking, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- Strong communication, management, and reporting skills.
- Fluency in French required. Advanced proficiency in English and Creole preferred.
MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.
Reasonable Accommodations:
MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.