Job Summary
The Accountant is a full-time position and will be based in one of the Regions above. S/he will assist in maintaining the JSI- financial accounts and administrative systems for the Community Health and Social Welfare Systems Strengthening Program for the regional office.
The Accountant will be responsible for the accounting system, expenditure projections, and expense monitoring and reconciliation. S/he will ensure cost-effectiveness, efficiency and accountability throughout the life of the Program. S/he will report to the Finance & Administration Manager.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• In collaboration with the Finance & Administration Manager, assist in maintaining financial and administrative systems fulfilling all USAID rules and regulations and in line with JSI financial policies and procedures;
• Assist in tracking program activity budget(s), monitor expenditures and help prepare financial reports for senior management and USAIO;
• Assist program staff with resolution of financial management and accounting problems;
• Assist in maintaining the monthly accounting cycle, including vendor and activity participant payments and account monitoring and reconciliation;
• Do data entry/receipts vouchers in the system;
• Ensure that staff advances for activities are processed in a timely manner;
• Assist to develop and monitor regional operations budget with the management team, this may include the development of activities cost projections;
• Review advances and expense-reports for all regional staff;
• Prepare the monthly cash flow projections for the central office;
• Tracking and review of JSI vendors’ invoices and ensure their timely payments;
• Prepare JSI field accounts documents/vouchers and ensure their timely (on monthly basis) submission to Central Office;
• Ensure a regular communications with Office Assistant and Finance &
Administration Manager for all financial related matters; and
• Engage in financial and related tasks as required by the project management.

Desired Qualifications:
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a finance, accounting or business-related field;
• Relevant experience with USAIO-funded programs and knowledge of
USAID rules, and regulations strongly desired;
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting and financial management experience;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Excellent verbal and written English;
• Extensive knowledge 01 Microsoft Excel and Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Access;
• Experience with QuickBooks accounting system desired;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Able to travel to the Central Office;
• Able to be based in the regional office (as indicated above); and
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality for all project and staff proprietary
matters.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Please send .your application letter and CV if your preferred region in the subject) to chss.recruitment@gmail.com no later than June 5th, 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants from above specified regions will be more preferable.

JSI- R & T is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed; religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D