DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project
management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has
worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas
including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management,
agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS,
avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change.

The Finance Inclusive project supports USAID’s Assistance Objective of promoting a
“Stable and Economically Viable Haiti.” Finance Inclusive is part of a two-fold financial inclusion program and will facilitate
the deepening of the financial sector ecosystem by supporting the development of an enabling environment for the
increased provision and usage of basic financial services by undeserved and unserved households and micro, small,
and medium-sized enterprises (MSMES), particularly in the U.S. Government-supported rural and agricultural areas
in Haiti. The Field Accountant will provide accounting and financial analysis support to the project office and will
ensure submission of financial reports based on internal deadlines. This position will ensure compliance of all
accounting and financial reporting functions.

Financial Reporting
• Prepares vendor and remittance tax forms and ensure these are submitted in a timely manner
• Prepares and submits monthly reconciliation reports for review
• Monitors and submits advance, commitment, and grant reports as applicable
• Oversees the reporting of expenses by regional offices (if applicable)
• Monitors and reports on partner/vendor payment schedules and obligations
• Assists in preparing information for any contractual financial reporting requirements (if applicable)

Audit
• Supports preparation of internal and external audits
• Supports responses and actions to internal audit comments
• Conducts daily reviews of backup documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and full compliance with DAI’s
regulations
• Performs regular spot audits on project’s files.
• Ensures backup documentation is uploaded to relevant system according to set deadlines
Policies & Procedures
• Ensures that accounting policies and practices are carried out in accordance with GAAP standards; project internal
controls are established and implemented in accordance with DAI policies, USAID rules/regulations and the terms of
the contract.

General Accounting/Financial Management
• Initiates wire requests for field project implementation
• Verifies vendor invoices for accuracy
• Verifies accuracy of expenses, and project accounting codes
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of invoices, advance s and reimbursements, checks, and wire transfer
payments
• Ensures request for payments have appropriate approvals
• Ensures the timely deposit of cash receipts
• Responsible for recording and assigning costs based on approved budget in field accounting system (FAS)
• Performs monthly bank reconciliations and routinely monitors bank account balances
• Compiles backup documentation for all project related transactions, and ensures completeness and appropriate
review and approvals are documented
• If applicable, ensures petty cash is maintained according to maximum petty cash policy, and that all petty cash
procedures are followed
• Ensures the safeguard of bank checks, cash receipts, and petty cash
• Supports management of banking relationships
• Prepares, reviews, and submits project cost data prior to sending to DAI Washington
• Responsible for maintaining file management systems for soft and hard copy documentation
• Maintains files on grant/procurement/subcontractor documents and modifications as applicable
• Supports periodic cash counts
• Ensures non-billable expenses are thoroughly reviewed and kept to a minimum
• Ensures that foreign taxes paid, if any, are tracked, recorded, and reported to U SAID in accordance with ADS
guidelines.
• Analyzes and reconciles project inventory on a regular basis ensuring that the value/purchase price of projects
assets reflected in the inventory register agrees with the total shown in the cumulative Non-Expendable account
balance.

Travel Advances & Reimbursements
• Audits travel requests and expense reports for accuracy and compliance
• Follows procedures to ensure accurate and timely payment and reconciliation of travel advances, reimbursements
for staff and partner travel
• Reviews and monitors outstanding advances report by paying close attention to advances that have not been
settled after 30 days of issuance.

Payroll
• Processes timely and accurate payroll payments for the office and ensures leave balances, and payroll taxes are
accurate.
• Tracks and monitors leave balances and liability payments.
• Reviews employment agreement and modifications and updates salary calculations based on local and company
requirements.
• Ensures staff compliance with timekeeping policy and procedures.
Financial Systems
• Uses field accounting system (FAS), cloud software for backup documentation, and DAI’s operations system
(TAMIS), etc. regularly.
• Communicates with home office system support teams on troubleshooting technical issues.
• Scans and uploads voucher files to DAI’s System for the Electronic Archival of Financial Documentation – BOX.

• B.A. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent.
• 4+ years of relevant experience and progressive responsibility in finance an d accounting, office administration,
project operations at the mid-level of an organization.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing USAID funded projects.
• Experience in financial management of USAID projects, including a demonstrated understanding of applicable
finance-related USG contracting regulations.
• Accuracy in working with large amounts of data.
• Ability to respond effectively to the time sensitive inquiries.
• Experience with enterprise accounting software, and Micros oft office suite.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and audit processes (e.g. procurement, local subcontract
agreements, etc.).
• An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and appropriate professional
image.
• An extremely well organized and self-directed individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good
judgment, and strong operational focus.
• Fluency in English is required