Accountant

Job Summary:

The purpose of AMELA is to provide monitoring, evaluation, and learning support services/assistance to strengthen the implementation of USAID development programs in Afghanistan, and to build the technical M&E knowledge and skills of USAID/Afghanistan Mission staff and stakeholders. The services provided under AMELA will contribute to supporting USAID/Afghanistan as an effective development organization with strong learning and adaptive management processes.

The Accountant will support the project’s financial and accounting activities. He/she will work closely with the Director of Administration and Finance to ensure accurate and efficient accounting systems and procedures.

Skills Required:

Requires travel to provinces:

Skills Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

·       Prepare vouchers for cash disbursements including reviewing receipts and documenting according to MSI policies;

·       Work with the Director of Administration and Finance to prepare payroll for staff, including timesheets review for approvals;

·       Enter data into QuickBooks and ensure periodic communication with MSI’s home office;

·       Prepare the monthly cash and bank reconciliation statements, to be reviewed and approved by the HR/Admin Manager, the Finance Director and the COP;

·       Maintain the filing system and prepare monthly financial reports; 

·       Prepare checks, bank/cash/journal vouchers, and per diem for staff; 

·       Other tasks as assigned by the HR/Admin Manager and the Finance Director.