Finance and Accounting Assistant - USAID/Liberia Improved Access to Safe Drinking Water Activity

Finance and Accounting Assistant

LOCATION: Monrovia, Liberia

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock matches innovative approaches in agriculture, natural resources management, clean energy, and leadership development with the unique needs of its partners. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world. Winrock International is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Winrock is seeking candidates for Finance and Accounting Assistant to implement day-to-day, finance and accounting tasks for the USAID Improved Access to Safe Drinking Water in Liberia Activity. The USAID/Liberia-funded Activity will strengthen water sector governance, create scalable models for equitable water service delivery, and mobilize collaborative action to improve access to clean water services. The purpose of the project is to move Liberians in Montserrado and Margibi counties to a basic level of water services. The Activity began on November 1, 2022, and will end on October 31, 2027.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct daily financial tasks, including preparing vouchers in QuickBooks, reviewing receipts and other documentation, processing cash and bank payments, reviewing expense reports, preparing monthly payroll, reconciling bank accounts in QuickBooks, and other accounting duties.
• Assists with monthly and quarterly field financial reports.
• Maintain adequate financial and administrative records and documents including payroll/timesheets and personnel.
• Scan and properly file all financial documents in the appropriate SharePoint folders.
• Manage petty cash accounts.
• Prepare projections for monthly cash needs.
• Maintain proper records of project assets (expendable, non-expendable, and consumables), which are identified, properly tagged, and verified regularly.
• Track and maintain VAT (as applicable) and tax-related documentation.
• Support the finance team's efforts to ensure the project's adherence to local laws, USAID regulations, and the project contract.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Education: B.S. or equivalent university degree in accounting.

Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in accounting of donor-funded programs (USAID experience strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with the USAID procurement process is strongly desired
• Excellent computer software skills in MS Excel and Word
• Familiarity with QuickBooks is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with fluency in English required

This position is open only to Liberian citizens.

APPLICATIONS*:*

Applicants must apply, consisting of a current resume and cover letter referencing Liberia Finance and Accounting Assistant, Liberia - Montserrado, Liberia by November 25, 2024.

Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.

At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation.

Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion and equity across the entire organization