JOB DESCRIPTION

The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Advancing data-driven innovations is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 2,000+ people in over 40 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome representative ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. We create value-driven partnerships around the world, but our greatest focus is on empowering our employees to advance our mission.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

 The Opportunity

As Accountant, you will be responsible for performing the Accounting functions in support of all project activities following all relevant U.S Department and Abt Global policies and procedures. Under direction of the Finance and Administrative Manager, you will be responsible for recording project financial transactions, posting to appropriate projects and tasks, preparing periodic financial statements and reports, and keeping the records of the accounts books up to date.

Project Description

The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Evolve Project, awarded to Abt Global in December 2022, supports national malaria programs with the planning, implementation, and monitoring of vector control interventions, including insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), indoor residual spraying (IRS), and essential entomological monitoring required to make vector control decisions. PMI Evolve Zimbabwe will assist the NMCP and partners to support the 2025 ITN mass campaign and continuous distribution through Antenatal Care and EPI in select high-burden districts.

Core Responsibilities  

Accounting and treasury management 

• Proficient in QuickBooks and/or Quicken
• Create new vendor records or update existing vendors
• Match vendor invoice to received goods
• Prepare payment authorization form
• Compile and upload supporting documents into accounting system
• Prepare bank reconciliation
• Record expenditures, income, and any other transactions in accounting system
• Prepare site funding request
• Ensure controlled cash management of bank and mobile accounts as well as petty cash
• Ensure all expenses and supporting documents are compliant with Abt and U.S Government policies and procedures
• Review expense reports and ensure all advances are cleared within 30 days of travel per Abt policies
• Ensure all governement taxes are paid and filed timely in accordance to local law
• Prepare and initiate site payroll by applying the appropriate deductions

Procurement of local and international commodities

• Support the startup, general operations, and closedown of the PMI Evolve project
• Update government propery asset registry with new, broke, or lost items; report any incidents of stolen or lost equipment; perfrom random audits of inventory to make sure always accurate and up to date
• Assist with the clearance of international procurements including working with clearning agent as needed
• Prepare budgets and administrative and logistical arrangements to support project activities, including travel arrangements and visa requirements

Perform any other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor

What we Value

• Bachelor’s Degree + Two years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management, or other relevant field
• At least 4 years of professional experience in accounting and program financial management
• Experience working at international development programs, with experience at U.S Government funded programs highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and computer skills, with strong experience in Excel and QuickBooks or Quicken
• Well-developed and effective organizational skills, including to ability to multi-task and work in a high-pressure environment
• Fluency in English language

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Abt provides market-competitive total compensation and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

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

Abt Global is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment.  All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate background checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Abt also participates in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we may request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.