Accountant

Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is currently seeking an experienced Accountant for an upcoming Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) funded Program in Morocco. This position is for Moroccan nationals only.

The Accountant, as part of the Fiscal Agent Team, will assist in the financial management of the Morocco Compact II funds. The Accountant will execute day-to-day accounting activities of the Program. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Process payment requests and payroll.
2. Perform banking operations.
3. Prepare payment instruments or instructions.
4. Monitor budgets.
5. Record financial transactions.
6. Maintain accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the fixed assets register.
7. Prepare weekly and monthly reconciliations of Program funds.
8. Prepare weekly financial reports.
9. Execute tasks to comply with local tax laws.
10. Assist in obtaining tax exemption or refunds.
11. Assist in the preparation of budgets, and in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and half-yearly reports.

Minimum qualifications:

• Moroccan citizenship
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting functions such as invoice and payroll processing, cash management, reconciliation, project accounting, and financial reporting
• Previous experience working on an automated accounting system, and budget and commitment management
• Strong skills in internal controls and accounting standards
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent accounting certification
• Good understanding of Moroccan tax laws and compliances
• Fluency in French and Good in English – reading, writing, and speaking
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)