Accountant, MozMEL Activity Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Maputo, Maputo (Job ID 46938)

Description

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

The Mozambique Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MozMEL) Activity is a five-year initiative to support the Mission in monitoring, evaluation, learning, training, and logistical support. The MozMEL Activity seeks to improve USAID Mozambique ability to design and manage evidence informed and local context-informed activities improved on a sustainable, long-term basis.

**Please note: Only Mozambican citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Accountant will report to the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) and support the day-to-day accounting and finance tasks of the activity. This is a full-time position based in Maputo with travel as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all the accounting and bookkeeping activities for the MEL Activity.
• Make calculations and processing of per diem, travel related payments.
• Ensure the accuracy and reconciliation of ledger accounts.
• Process payments for MSI local staff including salary payments, employee benefit payments, tax payments, etc.
• Provide all data and backups for the MSI financial reports to the DFA.
• Complete timely the field expenditure report (FER) with all the necessary backup documentation.
• Conduct bank relations with Standard Bank and other banks as necessary.
• Prepare payment vouchers and secure their authorizations before making any payment.
• Draft quarterly VAT reports.
• Complete wire requests for operating funds.
• Scan and file payment vouchers and supporting documents.
• Disburse and reconcile petty cash funds for Maputo and Nampula offices.
• Ensure all supporting documentation is included with a requisition before completing and submitting payments.
• Maintain records/payments with Government of Mozambique authorities.
• Maintain compliance on financial matters with Government of Mozambique laws.
• Work closely with MEL Activity staff to ensure they are aware of financial processes.
• Perform any other duties as required from time to time by the supervisors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in international development, finance, project management, or relevant field is required. Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressive work experience in international development is required.
• Minimum three years of work experience with USAID is required.
• Experience with project management and budgeting required.
• Familiarity with FAR and USAID regulations required.
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization, and organizational skills required.
• Proficient in using Excel and QuickBooks is preferred.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is required.

**Application deadline - December, 27 2024 18:00 Mozambican time**

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Project opportunity

U.S. Teams and Clients

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (International Development)

• Organization: 216 MSI