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Project Overview
The goal of the USAID Uzbekistan Market Systems Transformed (UMST) Activity is to enhance sustainable and inclusive economic growth by strengthening businesses and the business-enabling environment in targeted sectors, while addressing the barriers faced by women, youth, and underrepresented groups. This Activity has the following specific objectives:
- Objective 1: Reduced barriers to private sector growth in the ICT, tourism, and textiles sectors and green economy sub-sectors.
- Objective 2: Increased private sector investment and access to finance in the ICT, tourism, and textiles sectors and green economy sub-sectors.
Purpose of Position
Palladium seeks an Accountant to provide accounting, budgeting, and financial management services for the UMST Activity. The Accountant is responsible for establishing and maintaining the project’s financial system, including accounting procedures for invoicing, payroll, and all project expenses as well as overall budget management of the project in coordination with the Director of Finance and Operations as well as other senior project staff.
Duration
The USAID UMST Activity is projected for 5 years (September 30, 2023 to September 29, 2028).
Location
This position is located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Reporting and Supervision
This position will report to the Director of Finance and Operations.
Responsibilities
General Responsibilities
- Liaise with the Home Office’s Accounting Department and Project Management Unit (PMU) to manage and troubleshoot project accounting issues as they may arise.
- Reconcile project accounting and provide back-up documentation of all financial transactions into a monthly or bi-monthly accounting package to the Home Office.
- Establish and maintain electronic accounting tracking mechanisms, per Palladium and USAID accounting standards.
- Conduct monthly audits of local expenditures as reported by the Field Office, including local bank reconciliation and US dollar expenses, as applicable.
- Review all local expenses for billing purposes.
- Produce accurate and timely financial reports.
- Maintain all accounting records.
- Act as first point of contact with local bank.
- Monitor vendor invoices and disburse payments upon approval of the Chief of Party (COP).
Budget Management
- Oversee finance and accounting procedures.
- Review monthly budget reports to ensure accuracy.
- Indicate project activity numbers for billings and expenses so that the PMU can input into the budget tracking tool.
- Prepare monthly cash forecasts for the PMU and COP’s review and approval.
Procurement
- Oversee the financial aspect of the procurement of goods and services for the project, ensuring compliance with Palladium and USAID policies.
- Review invoices of local services for the project.
Key Competencies Required
- Three (3) years of experience in finance and accounting.
- B.A. in Finance, Accounting or relevant field.
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency and the ability to operate spreadsheet and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level.
- Proactive problem-solving, decision-making, and good judgment skills.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to manage confidential information.
- Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, service providers, and clients.
- Fluency in the English language and strong written and spoken communication skills.
Competencies Preferred
- Experience with USAID accounting/financial procedures.
Application Deadline
This application will close on November 9, 2023.
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