Abt Associates recrute un assistant financier / comptable adjoint – HSS Plus (62924) au Sénégal
Organization Overview :
The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.
Opportunity :
Abt Associates is recruiting qualified candidates for positions in the USAID-funded Health Systems Strengthening Plus (HSS+) Project in Senegal. Under the supervision of the Senior Accountant, the Finance Assistant/Assistant Accountant supports the Accountant in completing all of the accounting and book-keeping for the HSS+ Project’s finances and expenditures. This work will include the accounting of services rendered across a broad variety of vendors, consultants, subcontractors, and training participants.
Key Roles and Responsibilities :
- Preparing one-time and recurring detailed reports of unpaid orders, accruals, allotments, etc ;
- Assisting with Payroll processes ;
- Assisting with the management of project office cash disbursements ;
- Periodically reconciling and balancing the accounting records ;
- Working with the Accountant to be the banking liaison ;
- Maintaining account receivable files, obligations, and liquidations ;
- Entering all financial transactions from a wide variety of documents into database/spreadsheet. Quicken entry and control ;
- Under guidance, gathering data from identified sources regarding supported project mission, programs and projects and assisting in making preliminary analysis of such data incident to budget formulation ;
- Reviewing individual obligations documents to assign correct classification codes, referring problems in classifications ;
- Noting obvious deviations from financial plans and refers to the Accountant and the Senior Finance Manager.
Preferred Skills / Prerequisites :
- Secondary School (minimum), or Technical School or a Bachelor’s Degree (desirable) in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or other relevant field ;
- At least two (2) years of relevant experience, including bookkeeping and accounting experience ;
- Ability to analyze, evaluate and report on financial/administration information and data ;
- Computer proficiency (MS Word/Excel, Outlook, Quicken, Quickbooks) ;
- Excellent interpersonal skills ;
- Ability to work as a team member in a diverse team environment ;
- Ability to establish and maintain contacts with appropriate level MOH and USAID officials and counterparts ;
- Professional level fluency in spoken and written French and at least intermediate competency in English.
Minimum Qualifications :
(2+) years of experience and high school diploma OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer : Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
Closing date : 22 January 2020.