Project Summary:
The Mozambique Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MozMEL) Activity is a five-year initiative aimed at supporting the Mission in monitoring, evaluation, learning, training, and logistics. The project seeks to enhance USAID Mozambique’s ability to design and manage evidence-based, locally informed activities that are sustainable in the long term.
Please note: Only Mozambican citizens are eligible for this position.
Position Summary:
The Accountant will report to the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) and assist with daily accounting and finance tasks. This full-time role is based in Maputo with occasional travel.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all accounting and bookkeeping activities for the MEL Activity.
- Process per diem and travel-related payments.
- Ensure accuracy and reconciliation of ledger accounts.
- Process MSI local staff payments, including salaries, benefits, and taxes.
- Provide financial report data and backup to the DFA.
- Complete field expenditure reports (FER) with all necessary documentation.
- Handle bank relations with Standard Bank and others as needed.
- Prepare payment vouchers and obtain necessary authorizations before payments.
- Draft quarterly VAT reports and complete wire requests for operating funds.
- Maintain proper filing of payment vouchers and supporting documents.
- Disburse and reconcile petty cash for Maputo and Nampula offices.
- Ensure requisitions are complete with supporting documentation before payments.
- Maintain financial records with Government of Mozambique authorities.
- Ensure compliance with Government of Mozambique financial regulations.
- Assist MEL Activity staff with financial processes.
- Perform other duties as needed by supervisors.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in international development, finance, project management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- At least five years of experience in international development.
- Minimum of three years working with USAID.
- Project management and budgeting experience.
- Familiarity with FAR and USAID regulations.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks preferred.
- Fluency in Portuguese and English required.
Application Deadline: December 27, 2024, by 18:00 Mozambican time
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