Organization Overview
The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.
Job Summary
Abt Associates seeks a qualified Accountant to support the Tanzania PS3 Plus project in the areas of budget formulation, financial planning, accounting/budget execution, and management advisory services.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Records expenditures, income, and any other related transactions, in the books of accounts
- Prepares purchase orders and payment vouchers
- Supports calculation of payroll and other regular payments with due consideration to deductions (for advances, loans, taxes, etc.)
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
- Checks petty cash payments and periodically reconciles petty cash balances
- Ensures that the books of accounts are up to date at all times, orderly, well kept, and readily available for reference and audit, when required
- Prepares the monthly ROV in accordance with Abt Associates procedures and policies
- Prepares monthly cash requests, and promptly advises action required to cover estimated costs
- Ensures that government taxes are paid on time
- Assists the Finance Manager in the implementation of the internal control system and financial procedures manual of the company
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- (2+) years of experience and high school diploma OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Abt Associates is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural work environment where our employees respect one another and share a commitment to our firm's values, mission, and strategies. Abt Associates Inc. provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, creed, citizenship status, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
