Project Accountant (Pathways Project)
Job Summary
The Project Accountant will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of policies andprocedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support
high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. S/he will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting Pathways project financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information, preparing account entries, and delivering financial reporting
services throughout Pathways life cycle.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO
• Knowledge of the relevant public donor regulations preferably USAID.
• Experience in setting up, monitoring sound accounting and financial reporting procedures for sub-recipients and/or partners following established standards.
• Experience in carrying out assessments, evaluations and monitoring visits and financial management processes in accordance with policy.
• Experience in preparation of various periodic and ad hoc financial reports and perform
variance analysis.
• Experience in budget maintenance for proper management of financial resources.
• Experience in performing desk reviews of partners monthly financial liquidation reports
• Experience working with and coordinating partners ensuring compliance with policy and reporting timelines.
• Exposure to training and other capacity building activities.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of Sun Systems financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies
• Conscientious, accurate and thorough with great attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to travel at least 50% of the time to project sites.
How to apply
Those who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their applications together with a cover letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae that includes the names and email addressed of threetraceable references. Applications should be clearly marked with the position applied for, e.g.
“Project Accountant – Pathways)” on the envelope or in the email subject line. Please submit by: Wednesday, 13 March 2019 to:
The Country Representative,
95 Park Lane,
Harare
or
by email to: [email protected].
Note that we will be shortlisting as we receive applications. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. CRS does not charge application fees or processing fees to potential applicants or any fee throughout the recruitment process.
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