Accountant

Duration: December 16, 2026-September 30, 2027

The Opportunity:

Under the supervision of the Finance & Administration Manager, the Accountant manages and is r esponsible 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.

The Abt Global Central Mechanism supports malaria vector control and HIV/AIDS service delivery in 14 partner countries, with the goal of improving health outcomes for target populations while strengthening the planning, data management, and implementation capacity of host-country governments and local institutions. The project sustains uninterrupted malaria vector control interventions, including insecticide-treated net (ITN) distribution, indoor residual spraying (IRS), and spatial emanators, as well as HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services. Across partner countries, the project identifies opportunities to align and transition vector control data collection to national Health Management Information System (HMIS)/DHIS2 platforms. It also strengthens HIV laboratory referral and quality management systems and supports entomological and insecticide-resistance surveillance, including monitoring for Anopheles stephensi , in priority countries. In collaboration with government counterparts, the project identifies functions for transition and provides support to advance government memorandum of understanding (MOU) objectives. This project runs for 12 months in Ghana country from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.

Core Responsibilities

- Record expenditures, income, and any other related transactions, in accounting system ensuring supporting documents are compliant with Abt and US government policies and procedures

- Prepare payroll and other regular payments with consideration to deductions (for advances, loans, taxes, etc.)

- Consolidate payment voucher for review and approval by required signatories

- Initiate mobile money or electronic bank transactions

- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.

- Check petty cash payments and reconcile petty cash balances.

- Ensure that the books of accounts are always up to date, orderly, well kept, and readily available for reference and audit, when required.

- Ensure all government taxes are paid on time

- Scan payment packages and all supporting documentation daily before documents are prepared for the payments.

- Keep a register of fixed assets and maintain an easy cross reference system of all government property.

- Prepare the weekly Remote Office Voucher (ROV) in accordance with Abt procedures and policies.

- Ensure that periodic inventory of the fixed assets (property) of the company is conducted.

- Prepare monthly cash requests, and promptly advise action required to cover estimated costs.

- Review advances on travel expenses, travel expense reports, monitor the travel history report, and track staff on outstanding advances.

- Assist the Finance & Administration Manager in the implementation of the internal control system and financial procedures manual of the company.

- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Finance & Administration Manager.

What We Value:

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s + 2 years or masters or Masters + 0 years

- Professional proficiency in English

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, business, or another relevant field

- At least 2 years of professional experience in accounting and program fiscal management.

- Experience working at international development programs with experience in US government funded programs is highly desirable.

- A strong command of financial and other computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, QuickBooks, and enterprise resource planning software such as Deltek Costpoint

- Well-developed and effective organizational skills, including ability to multi-task and work in a high-pressure environment

- Experience in payroll management, petty cash management, financial reporting, and budget tracking.

- Experience in inventory management is desirable.

- English proficiency required

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 Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Global provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree + Two years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree

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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.