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Position Title:
ACCOUNTANT/WARM BASE
Position Number:001
Project Worksite:
Central Office/AMD (1 position)
Deadline for submission: Friday, October 13, 2023, at 5:00pm Liberia Time
About PREVAIL:
PREVAIL, or the Partnership for Research on Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in Liberia, is a clinical research partnership between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Liberian Ministry of Health
Summary of Position:
The Accountant will perform accounting functions required for the day-to-day record keeping, i.e., classifying transactions, examining, and analyzing data and records of financial transactions. Routinely reviews and consolidates financial records. Processes and records journal entries, cash receipts/field cash management and wire payments. Responds to inquiries and assist in capacity building and compliance. Maintains general ledger accounts and supporting sub-ledgers and produces various accounting reports. Support the Finance Manager in in various accounting tasks including reconciliations, documentation, accounting transaction reviews, support external or internal audits, updates accounting processes or procedures, and other projects as assigned. The position reports to the Finance Manager.
Description of Responsibilities:
 Applies accounting principles and practices to a range of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting and/or other fiscal functions.
 Provides support for field programs by conducting routine training and capacity building on financial management systems and processes.
 Reviews Country Office monthly financial reports for month-end closings involving cash and travel reconciliations, accuracy of reports, and cost allowances.
 Perform accounting tasks to include reconciliation of accounts, examination of various financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to guidelines, maintenance of subsidiary ledgers, and reporting.
 Assists in various financial analysis projects and closure of accounting records.
 Reconciles in-country and US based sub recipients with the General Ledger accounts.
 Reviews inter department cash requests and journal entries.
 Supports all internal and external audits.
 Prepares field office risk assessment reports.
 Independently applies accounting principles and practices to a variety of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting and/or other fiscal functions.
 Prepares reports and statements requiring interpretation and analysis.
 Other duties as assigned.
Skills: Partnership for Research on Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in Liberia (PREVAIL) Liberia – U.S. Joint Clinical Research Partnership The Mitchell Group, Inc. (TMG)
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 Independently interpret and apply thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application.
 Apply thorough knowledge of applicable information technology to perform the accounting duties.
 May develop and implement system changes.
 Ability to establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success.
 Assess and may resolve unprecedented problems that require research and review of policy and procedures and regulations.
 Apply judgment for problem resolutions or program requirements based on delegated authority.
 Identify changing requirements and problems regarding management needs and other fiscal procedures, account structures or reports, and accounting systems.
 Differentiates between routine and non-routine transactions and seeks guidance when required.
 Supports internal and external audit requests.
 Explains variances in a concise manner.
 Suggests improvements to system and accounting processes.
Qualifications
 Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other related fields.
 Preferred Job-related Experience: Three to five (3-5) years of accounting experience in public accounting firm or a large company. Proficiency in spreadsheet software required. Must demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational skills. Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
 Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
Application Instructions:
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