Senior Accountant

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Senior Accountant will provide overall financial management support to the America First Global Health Strategy project office in ensuring all financial transactions follow MSH financial policies and procedures. He/she ensures that all payments/disbursements, accounting, and financial records are maintained in accordance with MSH policies and donor rules and regulations. He/she makes sure that all government taxes and other obligations are deducted and paid on time.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the overall financial activities in the project to ensure activities are following MSH policies and procedures, Donors’ rules and regulations, and statutory obligations.
• Ensure all transactions have the necessary approval, are accurately coded and charged to the right expenditure type, with appropriate documentation, and are recorded into the QuickBooks database.
• Prepare check payments, bank transfers, and bank letters in the name of authorized payees/vendors as necessary.
• Facilitate online and internet banking payments.
• Review petty cash payments and replenishment requests to ensure they are in line with MSH Ethiopia Petty cash policies.
• Assist the issuance and administration of local sub-awards and fixed obligation grants.
• Prepare monthly payroll and benefits, and process timely payment based on MSH and Government applicable policies as appropriate.
• Effect workshop, training, or similar event payments as necessary in accordance with MSH Ethiopia workshop administration policy and procedures.
• Follow the timely settlement of outstanding work and staff advances prepare aging analysis report and submit to MSH Country and Regional Offices monthly as appropriate. 
• Assist the Senior Finance Manager with monthly financial closing, preparation of monthly financial reports, and any communications.   
• Provide preparation of provident fund and government payables (such as withholding tax, income tax, and pension) and make sure that such payables are paid to the appropriate authority on time.
• Assist the Finance Coordinator on VAT claims and refund submission.
• Assist in the preparation and smooth conduct of internal and external audits.
• Prepare/review payment vouchers, cash receipts vouchers, and journal vouchers in accordance with MSH policies and procedures.
• Review and post PV's, JV's, PCPV's & DV's on a daily basis
• Review subcontract invoices before payment and ensure the maintenance of proper documentation of all subcontract documents and communication.
• Perform other duties that are in line with the scope of the position as assigned by his/her supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business management, or related field from a recognized university.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's and 4-6 years of experience, or Master-s and 2-4 years of experience.
• Previous experience in USAID-funded projects of similar nature, and good knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.
• Experience working on local and international sub-grant management is an advantage

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and able to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
• English and local language fluency including business terminology required.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office suite application, and familiar with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. MSH complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, and all related applicable regulations.

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