Accountant, Rapid Response Activity Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Palestinian Territories (Job ID 36315)

Description

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

The Rapid Response Activity is anticipated to be a two-year project that seeks to improve stability in conflict affected areas, particularly the northern West Bank. It aims to alleviate grievances, to strengthen communities' abilities to withstand shocks and stressors, and to provide opportunities for youth impacted by violence and conflict. Managed under the GISR MENA mechanism, the activity will operate to respond to immediate and emergent needs, to improve short-term stability in specific geographic areas that have recently emerged as flashpoints.

**Please note: Only West Bank-Gaza residents are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Accountant will fully support overall accounting, processing financial transactions, and reporting functions for the project to ensure compliance with the terms of the agreement. This includes coordinating with the relevant MSI Headquarters (HQ) colleagues. This position will report to the Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) and will be based in Ramallah.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the payment process for program, including input, tracking, and maintenance of project accounting transactions and monitoring of advances through QuickBooks,
• Maintain and manage field accounts, under the direction of the FAM.
• Work with the FAM to ensure that USAID rules and regulations in financial management are followed.
• Manage project bank accounts, reconcile monthly accounts, and bank statements.
• Review vouchers and payment requests, including proper back-up documentation for local payments, ensuring compliance with MSI and USAID policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Work in conjunction with MSI HQ counting department to assist with client voucher development or other project financial reporting.
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records for project financial reporting.
• Complete other responsibilities that will be assigned as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in in accounting or relevant field required. 
• Minimum three years of working experience in the accounting/finance field required.
• Experience working for a USAID project is preferred.
• Experience in accounting for similar projects financed by donors is preferred.
• Knowledge of USAID financial management-related rules and regulations and reporting preferred.
• Understanding of the principles of adequate documentation and audit, and of the procedures necessary to ensure audit compliance required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Working knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks is required.
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, problem solving, time management, interpersonal, service-oriented, and communication skills required.
• Fluency in Arabic and proficiency in English required.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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