Accountant for USAID Resilient Cities Limpopo
2 months ago
The USAID-funded Resilient Cities Limpopo Program, implemented by Tetra Tech ARD, is currently accepting expressions of interest for an Accountant. This position will be based in the main office in Pretoria, South Africa.
Position Description: The program aims to increase urban residents' access to safe and reliable water, sanitation, and solid waste services in the Limpopo River Basin region of Southern Africa, including parts of Botswana, Mozambique, and South Africa. Tetra Tech will partner with local governments and other stakeholders to strengthen municipal governance, enhance public service delivery, and develop sustainable, climate-resilient solutions.
Working under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Accountant is responsible for the processing of financial data and monitoring of the bank accounts and cash levels. The Accountant will render general administrative support to the Operations and Finance Team and act as a back-up for the other Operations and Finance staff when necessary.
Responsibilities:
It is anticipated the Accountant will conduct the following tasks in addition to any other responsibilities assigned by the Finance Manager:
- Assist in closing the monthly accounts and preparing financial statements for submission to the home office.
- Perform balance sheet accounts reconciliations.
- Maintain and update accounting and financial control system in accordance with U.S. Government regulations and Tetra Tech policies and procedures.
- Review various accounting transactions (payroll, grants, petty cash review, travel claims) to ensure transactions are entered and properly recorded in online banking platforms and Tetra Tech’s accounting and procurement standard procedures and policies are properly implemented.
- Ensure that financial records are complete and up to date and stored in an appropriate manner.
- Coordinate closely with all project staff to ensure financial matters and finances are managed appropriately.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets, accounting and financial reports, funds requests, statistical and other reports as required.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related fields.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an equivalent position, or 8 years’ experience of relevant work.
- Prefer a minimum of 5 years of financial management and auditing experience on donor-funded programs, preferably previous experience with USAID.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Quick Books preferred, experience with Salesforce desirable.
- Detail oriented and well organized, demonstrated ability to problem solve and work in a team.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and coordinate across multiple countries.
- Fluency in English (written and oral). Fluency in Portuguese would be beneficial.
- Possession of Driver’s License desirable.
- Current authorization to work in South Africa is required at the time of application.
To be considered, please submit the following:
- Cover Letter
- CV in reverse chronological format
Please ensure that only the requested documents listed above are submitted. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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Tetra Tech International Development is committed to safeguarding and technical excellence in equality and social inclusion. Our team of dedicated Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) advisers work closely with our staff and partners to share international norms and best practices to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most marginalized groups. Tetra Tech International Development is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that aim to expand inclusion and an authentic sense of belonging to all our staff regardless of background.
Reasonable accommodations:
We are committed to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech Disability Support Page. Our recruiting team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide helpful and reasonable accommodations to candidates.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and talent of more than 28,000 employees who are working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among our core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite applications from all interested parties.
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