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.

Opportunity

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1. Task Order 1 will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world. Under this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 22 African countries where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

Under the supervision of the Finance & Administration Manager, the Finance Assistant performs all finance and accounting clerical activities

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist project accountant in preparing payment voucher, checks and document arrangement during ROV preparation
• Handle event payments at for spray operation activities at field level
• Payment preparation specially Excel  (per diem payment for ento assistants and the like)
• Filling of all Finance ROV documents with necessary attachments and sequence
• Sorting of payment  documents
• Scanning of complete ROV document and make ready for ISMS upload
• Prepare VAT Re imbursement report
• Prepare Withholding tax
• Performs any other duties as required and/or assigned

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

• A minimum of  Diploma in  Accounting , Managemen or Buiness  Administration, or other relevant field
• Demonstrated experience in accounting clerical activities
• Excellent computer  skills specially excel
• English language fluency
• Ability to communicate in English is required

Minimum Qualifications

• (1) year 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. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer:  Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.