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• Provide technical assistance / support on all
  finance related matters
• Maintain and ensure timely recording of
  accurate accounting data in QuickBooks Accounting System
• Prepare and submit periodic financial reports
  for IntraHealth headquarters in Chapel Hill, USA within the specific
  deadlines and timeframes.
• Develop annual program budgets in
  consultation with the Chief of Party, Technical team and Chapel Hill based
  project management team
• Render support in the estimation of quarterly
  project expenditures and accruals
• The jobholder will anage bank accounts and
  ensure monthly reconciliation of bank accounts
• Ensure timely payments including reviewing of
  invoices, preparation of payment vouchers and other accounting documents
  in compliance with IntraHealth Field Accounting Policies.
• Determine the fund requirement and submit the
  Fund Request Statements to headquarters within the time frames and
  ensuring that funds are available at all times to meet the project
  requirements.
• The incumbent will update and maintain the
  payroll system in coordination with the HR and Administration Officer to
  ensure accurate payment of salaries, benefits, allowances and taxes.
• Manage organizational risk and liability,
  particularly related to ensuring compliance with all relevant USAID
  regulations and local laws pertaining to financial transactions and subcontract
  agreements
• Ensure compliance with financial policies
  (e.g. per diem policy, etc.) and maintain and update in-country financial
  policies as needed
• Carry out analyses of financial data to
  inform project management as required
• Facilitate periodic internal and external
  audit and assist in implementation of recommendations
• Support the Technical team in preparation of
  activity budgets

• The ideal applicants for the USAID Project Finance
  Officer Job opportunity should hold a Master’s Degree in Accounting and
  Finance
• Possession of professional qualifications
  such as CPA or ACCA
• At least five years of relevant financial
  management experience
• Broad working knowledge and experience with
  accounting software packages specifically QuickBooks
• Previous experience working with USAID-funded
  projects
• Excellent financial and organizational skills
  and attention to detail
• Proven ability to effectively communicate
  project financial information to a variety of different audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills and
  demonstrated ability to interact professionally with diverse people,
  clients and consultants.
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in
  MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Excellent oral and written communication
  skills in English
• Excellent time manager
• Excellent customer service skills

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