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Finance Assistant / Accountant - Jordan LHSS
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 for the Local Health System Sustainability Project’s Jordan Activity (LHSS/Jordan). The LHSS Project is USAID’s flagship initiative in integrated health systems strengthening, with a goal to help low- and middle- income countries transition to sustainable, self-financed health systems as a means to support universal health coverage. LHSS/Jordan in particular will support the Government of Jordan’s (GOJ) efforts to improve health care professionals’ competencies to deliver quality health services through the institutionalization of a mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) system for professional license renewal. The Activity will also work with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and private sector on strengthening the Jordanian contact tracing system, providing rapid support to the country’s immediate COVID-19 diagnostic capacity, providing assistance to private and public sector partners for COVID-19 case management and surge support, and advocating to develop a legal framework for telemedicine services.
This is a full-time position based in Amman, Jordan, working under the supervision of the Activity’s F&A Director.
Key Roles And Responsibilities
The Accountant will have the following specific duties and responsibilities:
Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
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 for the Local Health System Sustainability Project’s Jordan Activity (LHSS/Jordan). The LHSS Project is USAID’s flagship initiative in integrated health systems strengthening, with a goal to help low- and middle- income countries transition to sustainable, self-financed health systems as a means to support universal health coverage. LHSS/Jordan in particular will support the Government of Jordan’s (GOJ) efforts to improve health care professionals’ competencies to deliver quality health services through the institutionalization of a mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) system for professional license renewal. The Activity will also work with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and private sector on strengthening the Jordanian contact tracing system, providing rapid support to the country’s immediate COVID-19 diagnostic capacity, providing assistance to private and public sector partners for COVID-19 case management and surge support, and advocating to develop a legal framework for telemedicine services.
This is a full-time position based in Amman, Jordan, working under the supervision of the Activity’s F&A Director.
Key Roles And Responsibilities
The Accountant will have the following specific duties and responsibilities:
- Assists in the preparation of accurate financial reports and projection of funding needs;
- Prepares payment vouchers and corresponding checks;
- Prepares monthly bank reconciliations;
- Responsible for ensure all supporting documentation are in place;
- Responsible for recording expenditures, income, and any other related transactions, in the books of accounts;
- Prepares payroll and other regular payments with due consideration to deductions (for advances, loans, taxes, etc);
- Follows up on monthly wire transfers;
- 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 monthly cash requests; and
- Ensures that government taxes are paid on time.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, business, or other relevant field preferred.
- At least 4 years of professional experience in accounting – experience in program financial management desirable.
- Experience with QuickBooks accounting system desireable.
- Experience in payroll management, petty cash management, and financial reporting.
- Experience in inventory management is desirable.
- A self-starter that is able to perform under pressure is preferred.
- A strong command of financial and other computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Quicken, Access, etc.
- Proficiency in English required.
- (3+) years of experience and high school diploma OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.