Background:
Haiti PSP is an initiative funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI). DAI is a 40 year old US-based organization, working in Haiti for 35 years. The project was awarded at the end of September, 2011, and will work primarily to support both houses of the Parliament of Haiti, Senate and Chamber of Deputies.
The purposed of the Parliamentary Strengthening Program- PSP is to work collaboratively with the Haitian Parliament to build capacity and support the relationship building with constituent.

Purpose:
The Accountant will work closely with the Finance Manager and maintain financial systems to support DAI’s role in achieving the program objectives notes above.

Objectives and Duties:
General
• Adhere to written guidelines of internal controls, procedures and systems used for day-to-day finance/accounting activities, procurement process, etc.
• Makes recommendations to Finance Manager for improvements in processes, systems and forms.
• Ensure compliance with all published federal regulations and requirements.
• Ensure maintenance of accounting records, documents and other evidence in accordance with DAI’s accounting principles that will sufficiently substantiate charges to any donor/client.
• Ensure that approvals for payments/disbursements are made by authorize staff and according to DAI policies set forth in the field Manual.
• Ensure adequate segregation of responsibilities regarding recording and disbursements’ timely and accurate reporting.
• Provide orientation/training to both finance and program staff in order to meet the client’s specific stipulations.
• Maintain good accounting records based on generally accepted accounting principles, subject to different donor guidelines.
• Understand and comply with donor requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all host country regulations and local law.
Cash Management
• Reconcile bank account.
• Along with the Finance Manager, ensure security of project funds.
Accounting
• Record all transactions into cash account’s FER template.
• At FER’s period end (biweekly), verify that all transactions for the month have been entered and all expenses have been accurately allocated.
• Make copies of all FER back-up documentation and submit in a monthly basic to DAI/B.
• Assists Finance Manager in preparing financial reports as required.
• Keep timely and accurate records day-to-day transactions.
• Maintain records in a way to accommodate to both client and DAI reporting.
• Prepare and submit accurate and correct reports in appropriate templates and in timely manner.
• Prior to payment ensure that any advance has been recovered or settled.
• Use project and task numbers assigned by HO on all internal program documentation.
• Verify account codes and ensure NB/UNALLOWABLE transactions are properly approved by COP.
• Audit travel vouchers according to travel voucher policy.
• Review and reconcile the ledger of assets (advances, security deposits) and liabilities (taxes and withholdings) and report any un-reconciled differences.
• Review back-up documentation against payment to ensure accuracy and all operations complied with requirements and conditions set forth in donor contracts, policies and regulations and to national laws.
• Test accounting records, controls and compliance with local law and regulations.
• Maintain the hard copy organizational filing system.
• Any other duties as assigned by Finance Manager.

Qualifications:
Education
• University degree in Accounting or related field.
Work Experience
• At least five years’ work experience in accounting.
• Be familiar with USAID’s policies and procedures in regards to financial management, financial reporting and procurement.
• Experience working on donor-funded project preferred.
• Experience with grants or small grants under contract programs preferred.
Skills
• Operating specialized software used in accounting.
• Operating standard office equipment using pertinent software applications.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records and adhering to best practices.
• Good analytical and communication skills.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Meeting deadlines and schedules.
• Working with detailed information.
Languages
• Fluency in Haitian Creole and French required. Basic English required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• The Accountant does not supervise any staff.
Base of Operations:
• Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Reporting:
• The Accountant reports to the Finance Manager.