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Job Description
The Accountant will assist the Director of Finance and Operations in performing project accounting tasks. S/he will be responsible for preparing timely and accurate financial reports and assisting in the preparation of financial spreadsheets cash flow forecasts data entry corresponding with vendors as appropriate and ensuring the project is compliant with USAID financial regulations. This position reports to the Director of Finance and Operations. This is a fulltime position based in Lilongwe Malawi.
Essential functions include but not limited to the following:
Supports the Director of Finance and Operations in conducting daytoday finance operations including implementation ofEDCand USAID policies procedures and systems
Supports the Director of Finance and Operations in the preparation of project monthly financial reports and tracking of spending against the approved budget
Manages the process of clearing bills advance reconciliation payments and vouchers including a review and certification of supporting documentation to ensure it is compliant with local tax laws as well as USAID and EDC policies
Records project transactions in QuickBooks utilizing the correct charge codes and monitoring alignment to budgeted activities
Monitor and report on vendor payment schedules and obligations.
Monitor advances to employees and ensures timely liquidation
Prepares the bank reconciliation of each account prior to the monthly close
Supports the Director of Finance and Operations in preparing wire transfer requests
Works closely with the EDC Home Office in Washington DC to ensure reconciliation of monthly expense reports and respond to any inquiries as necessary;
Assists in the preparation of monthly financial spreadsheets cash flow forecasts in accordance with appropriate procedures;
Provides necessary information to payroll service provider to ensure salaries are being processed in accordance with statutory requirements;
Ensure leave balances tax withholdings and other government contributions are recorded accurately and paid.
Scans and files all supporting financial documentation on a monthly basis per EDC file retention policies;
Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and ethics when dealing with documentation and related information on sensitive and confidential matters as well as with EDC colleagues;
Conducts checks on compliance with USAIDs AntiTerrorist Certification (ATC) regulations; and;
Other duties as required.
Qualifications :
Education:
Secondary education is required; 4 to 5 years of directly relevant experience required; additional technical or collegiate education desirable.
Skills and Experience:
A minimum of 4 to 5 years of directly relevant experience;
Experience supporting USAID or other international donorfunded projects required
Proficiency working with QuickBooks accounting system required
Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word;
Knowledge of Malawian labor and tax laws;
Detailoriented and organized;
Must be able to work within a crosscultural setting negotiate diplomatically and function well under pressure;
Ability to work independently as well as within a team in difficult work environment;
Certified Public Accountant.
Excellent writing skills
Demonstrable initiative creativity and flexibility
Ability to work independently and effectively in groups
Strong interpersonal & organizational skills
Willingness to travel to provinces covered by the project
Language:
Fluency in Chichewa and English is required.
Additional Information :
Job closing date: January 10 2025
EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smokefree workplace and offers a supportive work environment competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Due to the volume of applications submitted only finalists will be notified. No phone calls please.
EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smokefree workplace and offers a supportive work environment competitive salary and excellent benefits. Women minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
