Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Bookkeeper will support financial responsibility for the Community Partnerships for Respectful Care Global Vax project. The Bookkeeper will work closely with the Finance Officer and Finance and Operations Manager to oversee project finances and train staff on compliant financial processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Accounts Payable and Receivable:
• Code and enter Accounts Payable invoices for processing
• Post monthly accounts payable entries and complete corresponding paperwork
• Manage Accounts Receivable, including preparations of weekly invoices, monthly statements, posting transactions and payments
• Accounting and Auditing:
• Initiate wire request for field project implementation
• Balance and maintain accurate ledgers
• Assist with the development of monthly financial statements, including cash flow and balance sheets
• Prepare and submit monthly reconciliation reports, as well as grant, advance, and other financial reporting obligations
• Support the preparation of internal and external audits
• Verify accuracy of expenses, project accounting codes, vendor invoices, and timely deposit of cash receipts
• Use QuickBooks and SharePoint for backup documentation regularly
• Conduct daily reviews of backup documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and full compliance with both USAID and Americares policies and procedures
• Performs regular spot audits on project files and ensures backup documentation is uploaded to relevant system according to set deadlines.
• Travel Advances and Reimbursements:
• Audit travel requests and expense reports for accuracy and compliance
• Follow procedures to ensure accurate and timely payment and reconciliation of travel advances, reimbursements for staff and partners travels.
• Review and monitor outstanding advances report by paying close attention to advances that have not been settled after 30 days of issuance

Minimum Qualification:
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Four years + of relevant experience and progressive responsibility in finance and accounting, office administration, project operations at the mid-level of an organization
• Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting USAID-funded projects
• Experience in financial management of USAID projects, including a demonstrated understanding of applicable finance-related USG contracting regulations
• Accuracy in working with large amounts of data
• Ability to respond effectively to the time sensitive inquiries
• Experience with enterprise accounting software, and Microsoft office suite
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and audit processes (e.g. procurement, local subcontracts, grants, etc.)
• An energetic and creative individual with high ethical standards and appropriate professional image
• An extremely well organized and self-directed individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
• Excellent English-language speaking and writing skills and demonstrated experience in meeting donor reporting requirements
• Proficiency in Office 365 including Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Willingness and ability to travel to field sites as necessary
• Take USAID mandated courses within 30 days of employment
• Unrestricted authorization to work in Tanzania

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply follow this link https://americares.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/requisition/1173/application?c=americares&jobboardid=0#1 

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