Position Title: Finance and Accounting Assistant, USAID/ Improved Access to Safe Drinking Water in Liberia Location: Monrovia, Liberia Department: Agriculture, Resilience, and Water Reports To: Finance and Administration Senior Manager POSITION SUMMARY Position Overview: Winrock International is a recognized leader in U.S. and international development, providing solutions to some of the world’s most complex social, agricultural, and environmental challenges. Inspired by its namesake Winthrop Rockefeller, Winrock’s mission is to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources. Winrock is a nonprofit organization that implements a portfolio of more than 100 agriculture, environment, and social development projects in over 40 countries. Winrock combines technical expertise with entrepreneurial innovation to improve lives around the globe. Winrock is seeking candidates for a Finance and Accounting Assistant to implement day-to-day financial aspects of the USAID Improved Access to Safe Drinking Water in Liberia Activity Link. 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. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Major Responsibilities Conduct daily financial tasks, including preparing vouchers, reviewing receipts and other documentation, processing cash and bank payments, reviewing expense reports, preparing monthly payroll, reconciling accounts, 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 Manage petty cash accounts Track and maintain VAT documentation Support the finance team efforts in ensuring project adherence to local laws, USAID regulations, and project contract POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 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 strongly desired Computer/Technical Skills: Excellent computer software skills in MS Excel and Word Language: Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with fluency in English required Salary: The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. *Only Liberian Citizens are eligible to apply for this role. Applications: Applicants must apply through Winrock’s Job page to submit their application, consisting of a current resume and cover letter referencing Liberia F&A Assistant, Liberia by January 13, 2023. 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
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