About the Position

Dexis is seeking an experienced Accountant to support financial operations of USAID’s Northern Economic and Livelihoods for Youth (NELY) activity based in Benin. This is a five-year project aimed at improving purchasing powers, developing self-sufficiency, and improving inclusion in the modern economic marketplace for men and women vulnerable to recruitment by violent extremist groups.

The Accountant will ensure that all program financial transactions are properly supported and recorded, following Dexis, US Government, and the Government of Benin’s regulations. 

The estimated start date of the position is October 1, 2024. This is national full-time position to be based in Parakou, Benin. 

Responsibilities

• Maintain bank balances up-to-date and reconcile accounts on a monthly basis.
• Request funds, as necessary, through wire transfers from the home office.
• Enter accounting transactions into QuickBooks software on a daily basis.
• Close accounting transactions on the last day of each month and send transaction detail to home office accounting unit.
• Respond without delays to home office accounting questions or concerns.
• Verify vendor and subcontractor invoices and make sure all supporting documents are received and correct and monitor vendor balances.
• Issue and send payments to vendors and beneficiaries.
• Complete payroll on a monthly basis
• Process travel advances to project staff and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Verify and process expense reports generated by project staff.
• Produce necessary financial reports for the Chief of Party and Home Office
• Maintain electronic and hard copies of all accounting documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent university degree in finance, accounting, or a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with accounting systems.
• Expertise in accounting and financial management for US government-funded projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience living and working in Benin.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and French.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with USAID programs.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field preferred.

 

This position will be hired locally and host country nationals are encouraged to apply. Dexis is committed to offering a fair and competitive compensation package. Salaries will be developed based on market research, a Local Compensation Plan (LCP) if available, an approved budget for the position, and the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications. Employee benefits will be aligned to what is legal and customary in country and approved by our client.