The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince is seeking an individual for the position of Accountant in the USAID.

The incumbent will be one of four Program/OE Accountants and each will serve as a primary point of contact and program accounting specialist responsible for analyzing, evaluating, recording and generating reports from the financial accounting system – Phoenix; and coordinating program and operational accounting matters for the USAID/Haiti Office of Financial Management (OFM). USAID/Haiti’s program portfolio consists of more than 100 projects managing over $350 million. The OFM processes more than 7,000 transactions per year and coordinates the comprehensive OE and Program Support budgets totaling over $25 million annually.

The accountant reviews, processes, and reconciles complex accounting transactions and prepares program funding documents. S/he coordinates the calculation and documentation of quarterly accruals with Technical and Support Offices: reviews and posts accruals to the accounting system; prepares pipeline and project status reports using MAPPR software; and maintains vendor records within Phoenix. The incumbent provides financial management support and guidance to all offices of USAID/Haiti. The accountant delivers periodic financial management training to the Mission CORs/AORs on subjects ranging from the calculation of quarterly accruals to appropriate funds usage. In addition, s/he is responsible for the complex accounting and funds aging analysis of the Mission’s pipeline. The incumbent maintains continuing dialogue with 8 Financial Analysts in OFM and approximately 35 project officers to provide continuous and timely assistance in carrying out the foregoing responsibilities. The incumbent provides input to program funded ICASS. The accountant works under the direct supervision of the Chief Accountant.

Education: University degree in accounting or finance is required.

Work Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

Language: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required. * This will be tested.
Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of French is required.
Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of Creole is required.

Knowledge: A thorough knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices and terminology.

Abilities and Skills: Must have strong writing skills and be able to collect and present facts and recommendations in a clear, concise manner to accounting and non-accounting individuals. Must be proficient in the design and use of spreadsheets and of word software. Must be innovative and have the ability to exercise independent judgment on financial and accounting matters, where they are concerned. Must be able to analyze accounting processes identify practices and procedures that requires correction or modification, to formulate recommendations for maintaining specialized segments of accounting systems in a high state of efficiency, and possess the ability to perform as an effective member of a team.