Position: Accountant

Reports to: Associate Director of Finance

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs and manages the day-to-day financial and accounting operations.
• Reviews all payment documents for proper and adequate payment and accounting.
• Reviews and produces a collection of primary documents, scan, and save in the organization’s Share Point.
• Prepares bank vouchers. Work with online internet banking system. Ensures per diem, travel advance, and procurement policies are strictly enforced.
• Reviews Country Office monthly financial reports for month-end closings involving cash and travel reconciliations, accuracy of reports, and cost allowances.
• Work may include reconciliation of accounts or reports, examination of various financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to guidelines, and maintenance of subsidiary ledgers.
• Assists in various financial analysis projects and closure of accounting records.
• Review Sub awardee’s financial reporting and funds disbursements
• Participate in capacity building of sub-awardees along with the Grant Team
• Reconciles sub-recipients with the General Ledger accounts.
• Reviews inter department cash requests and journal entries.
• Assists with internal and external audit requests.
• Maintenance of project accounts in 1C 8.3 accounting software. Enter daily operations into the programs: 1C and GFAS.
• Ensure that all data has been recorded in 1C 8.3 accounting software. Annual records are duly closed.
• Strictly adhering to the finance discipline.
• Any other relevant tasks as assigned by FHI360 Management.

Qualification requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent – Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Related Field

• At least 5 years accounting experience in non-commercial /non-governmental organization or accounting firm. Work experience in the project financed by USAID is an advantage.

• Working knowledge of accounting standards and finance functions. Competent in IFRS theory and practice.

• Proficiency in 1C accounting software, spreadsheet software required.

• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English and fluent in host country language.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports.

• Ability to work well with others and independently.

• Good problem-solving skills, well organized and detailed oriented.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 10%

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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