Project Accountant

USAID Funded Ganta- Grid Extension Project

American Procurement Services LLC, (APSCO) is an American Corporation organized in 2010 with its main office located in Wilmington, Delaware, the USA with local offices in . American Procurement Services Corporation (APSCO) provides cost-effective international product procurement services worldwide and also engineering and construction services in Liberia, West Africa. APSCO was recently awarded a USAID funded contract to construct a Medium and Low Voltage Power grid linking Ganta, to Gbarnga, Bong County. APSCO therefore seeks to hire the services of a Project Accountant to support the USAID funded Ganta-Gbarnga Grid Extension Project. Job Description

The Project Account shall maintain all project financial documents, transactions and serve as custodian for the implementation of the project’s financial management procedures and policies. Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Project Manager, with the support of APSCO’s Accounting Services Firm the Project Accountant shall implement but not be limited to the following tasks:  Create project accounts in the accounting system  Maintain project-related expenditure and income records, including sub-contracts and change orders  Review sub-contractors and suppliers invoices related to a project and process payments consistent with APSCO’s financial policies.  Review time sheets of project staff and timely develop project payrolls  Develop monthly and quarterly and annual project budget performance reports detailing actual expenditures against budget.  Perform weekly cash reconciliations and bank balance statements

 Prepare monthly financial reports, including profit and loss and balance sheet  Work with Project Director and DPM to ensure positive project liquidity.  Perform quarterly updates on project cash flow projections  Close out project accounts upon project completion  Create and submit government reports and tax returns related to projects  Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required

Qualification

The following minimum qualification applies:

 Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field highly preferred  At least five years of professional experience in accounting with specific experienced in quick books or any other recognized accounting platforms.  Three of the five years with specific experience in donor funded projects. USAID project experience is an added advantage.  Good report writing and Budgeting skills  Detail-oriented and organized  Experience working with computers, especially MS Word and MS Excel  Ability to work independently, and within a team

To apply, please submit, updated resume, cover letter and at least 3 references to:

The Project Director Ganta Gbarnga Grid Extension Project APSCO Building Warren Street and Camp Johnson road, Monrovia Liberia Application can be send via email to the following address: apsco- [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] The subject line should include: Application for the position of Project Accountant, USAID funded Gant-Gbarnga Grid Extension Project.

Only candidates who are invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

DEADLINE for Application: 12th October 2018 @ 5:00 PM

APSCO is an equal opportunity employer, remains committed to diversity in the workplace and offers a supportive and competitive work environment.