Municipal Support Program (MSP) – DAI Hiring for Accountant at Amman, Jordan Full Time

Position: Accountant

Period of Performance:    LTTA                                    

Base of Operations:    Amman, Jordan                   

Reports to:    Finance Manager            

Application Deadline: September 29, 2022*

1. PROJECT BACKGROUND

The Municipal Support Program (MSP) is a five-year, USAID-funded program implemented by DAI. MSP aims to strengthen municipal-sector service delivery and promote local economic development in Jordan. MSP will strengthen municipal-sector service delivery by supporting improved governance and organizational culture through a focus on three interventions: key policy and service delivery reforms, municipal sector public financial management, and community engagement. Improved municipal service delivery will ensure that municipalities can respond effectively to citizens’ needs and create the conditions for investment and inclusive economic growth. MSP will also increase capital investment in the municipal sector. This investment is intended to catalyze local economic opportunities and further strengthen service delivery by supporting improved development planning, facilitating investor partnerships, increasing access to finance, and supporting renovation and construction of fixed assets including the provision of material resources. Across all interventions, MSP will increase the participation of marginalized groups, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities in municipal-sector decision-making. Participatory planning will improve marginalized groups’ access to public services and increase their economic opportunities. MSP will work across all of Jordan’s governates.

2. POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Accountant is a key member of the finance team. S/he will play a pivotal role in assuring adherence to financial policies, project policies and procedures, regulations, controls, and reporting systems. The Accountant will provide accounting support to the project office and ensure compliance of all relevant accounting and financial reporting functions. Responsible for recording costs and day to day general accounting, accounts receivable/payable, payroll, assuring all backup documentation is audit ready, and supporting the Finance Manager with all financial functions. S/he will report to the Finance Manager.

3. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Policies & Procedures

• Ensures that accounting practices are carried out in accordance with GAAP standards; project internal controls are implemented in accordance with DAI policies, USAID rules/regulations, and the terms of the contract

Financial Administration

• Uses DAI’s Field Accounting system (FAS), cloud software for backup documentation, and DAI’s operations system (TAMIS)
• Communicates with the Finance Manager and Project Management on troubleshooting technical issues
• Conducts daily reviews of backup documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and full compliance with DAI policies and procedures
• Maintains file management systems for soft and hard copy documentation
• Performs regular spot audits on project files
• Scans and uploads voucher files to DAI’s repository for the electronic archival of financial documentation
• Assists in preparing information for any financial reporting requirements, or internal reports as necessary

General Accounting/Financial Support

• Prepares weekly cash-flow forecasts for approval and prepares fund replenishment wire requests
• Prepares invoices, advances and reimbursements, checks, and wire transfer payments for approval and processing, ensuring accuracy and timely execution
• Prepares project expense vouchers (for all offices) ensuring accuracy of expense coding
• Prepares payroll, ensuring leave balances and taxes are accurately recorded
• Prepares tax and other remittances
• Ensures the timely deposit of cash receipts
• Acts as a bank agent securing petty cash replenishments and other cash needs as instructed
• Records approved costs in DAI’s Field Accounting System (FAS)
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepares backup documentation for all project-related transactions, and ensures completeness and appropriate review and approvals are documented
• Ensures petty cash is maintained according to maximum petty cash policy, and that all petty cash procedures are followed
• Supports periodic cash counts
• Audits travel requests and expense reports for accuracy and compliance and follows procedures to ensure accurate and timely payment and reconciliation of travel advances, reimbursements for staff and partner travel

4. QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent.
• 6 years of relevant experience in an accountancy position
• Experience supporting USAID-funded projects in an accountancy/finance role
• 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
• An extremely well organized and self-directed individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
• Fluency in Arabic and English

Application Link: https://fs23.formsite.com/OLJTgx/h8xhlmbyzk/index.html

*Application instructions:

Select the position in which you are interested in applying for, fill out the required information and upload CV. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Please note, due to the volume of applications that we receive and the urgency to fill-up positions only shortlisted applicants will receive notifications on next steps.