Project Accountant (m/f)

Description

• The Project Accountant will ensure and undertake accounting and financial records of the Project and assist the Financial Manager and National Project Coordinator in decision making

Duties

• Prepare checks and other requisitions for funds/payment documentation to collect the authorized signatures
• Support the Finance Manager in expenditure planning
• Support the Finance Manager in preparing the annual budget and financial plan of activities
• Process project payments on e-SISTAFE
• Generate the data for disbursements
• Generate preliminary reports from both the project accounting software and e-SISTAFE
• Ensure that all payments and the related documentation are according to the Financier and Government standards
• Prepare payments to be processed through bank transfers in cooperation with the Finance Manager
• Provide Accounting data from the accounting software and e-SISTAFE whenever requested by the Finance Manager or Project Coordinator
• Participate in the inventory of fixed assets (furniture and appliances)
• Sort and register accountings in compliance with the Chart of accounts in a timely manner
• Check the tax payments and other fees
• Insert accounting data in the financial system software
• Perform preliminary analysis and reconciliations of accounts periodically
• Maintain the filing of all accounting and financial documentation
• Replace the Finance Manager in his/her absence
• Perform other duties assigned by the Finance Manager
• Assure that bank accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis
• Prepare requests for withdrawal of funds to be submitted to the Bank
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager in the preparation of periodic financial reports and annual financial statements
• Ensure the fulfillment of administrative and financial procedures acceptable to the Financier and the Government
• Perform all other relevant tasks as assigned by the Project Coordinator

Requisites

• Minimum of Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• A master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics will be considered an advantage
• In addition, a nationally or internationally recognized accounting certification will be considered an advantage
• Professional Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, financial management and/or auditing in the public sector or private sector
• Demonstrable knowledge of public financial management and applicable systems in Mozambique
• Demonstrable experience with e-SISTAFE shall be deemed an advantage
• Demonstrable experience in financial management and accounting in the context of projects financed by multilateral development banks, UN organizations, bilateral institutions and other international financing institutions shall constitute an advantage
• Languages skills: Oral and written fluency in Portuguese
• Working knowledge of English
• Computer literacy: Good command of common Microsoft office package, including knowledge of spreadsheets
• Demonstrable experience in the use of accounting software packages is an advantage

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted
• Contract duration: Three years, renewable, including a 6 month probationary period. Contracts are renewed annually based on a positive performance evaluation
• Work station: Maputo, with frequent trips to the three URGP and to other provinces
• Submission of the applications: The evaluation of the Candidates will be conducted by a company specialized in Human Resources consulting, SDO Mozambique

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your documentation to rs@sdo-mocambique.com with the Subject line “Project Accountant”