DAI Global LLC Accountant Jobs in Zambia

DAI Global LLC Accountant Jobs in Zambia


Purpose

  • The Accountant is a key member of the finance team.

  • He/She 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. .

    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 Zambia 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

    [Other duties

    • Provides leave of absence cover for staff as required

    • Escalates any issues to his/her supervisor immediately

    • Prepared to travel to project provincial offices as required

    • Performs any other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    • Certified Accountancy Qualification (completed)
    • B.A. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent.

    • 4+ years of relevant experience in an accountancy position

    • Minimum 2 years’ 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 energetic, forward-thinking 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

    • Fluency in English is required

    Application

    • Use the URL provided in the advertisement to apply

    • Applications must be received before the closing date

    • Only short-listed candidates will be notified

    • No phone inquiries

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; DAI Global LLC Accountant Jobs in Zambia

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