ACCOUNTANT

Reporting to: Finance AnalystOverall responsibility

Maintaining books of accounts, preparing financial reports and compiling VAT claims reports.

Main duties and responsibilities

Responsible for maintenance of the proper filing system for finance and operations records and documents.

Review VAT claims from partners, prepare the consolidated VAT claims report.

Maintain books of accounts for the consortium management unit.

Review of partner and CSO financials

Preparation of Advance requests and liquidations for the consortium

Preparing account reconciliations

Provide accounting, finance and administrative support and assist in report preparation as required.

Preparation of requisitions on behalf of FACE Consortium

Participate in special projects and assignments as required.

Qualifications and experience

Degree in Accounting or equivalent from a recognized institution and a Professional Qualification

At least 3 years’ experience working in an NGO in a similar capacity.

Proficiency in use of Pastel Accounting Package and Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of USAID Rules and RegulationsSelf-starterApplication procedures

Please submit your CV, and application letter via e-mail to: [email protected], clearly indicating the position you are applying for, in the subject section of the email. Please do not attach certificates when applying, these will be requested at a later date from the shortlisted candidates.

OPHID and its Consortium partners are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, political affiliation, religion, tribe, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, health status (including HIV status) or age.

During the application process, OPHID will not charge any fee nor will it require any payment to be made for any application to be considered. Canvassing for or by any candidate will lead to disqualification.