Accountant at RTI International

  • Full Time
  • Kisumu

RTI International

Position Description

  • RTI is seeking an experienced Accountant for the USAID WKSP project. The Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the finance department, reporting directly to the Finance Specialist.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Support the finance team in establishing and maintaining effective systems for timely and cost-effective disbursement, accounting, budgeting, and reporting of project funds in compliance with local and USAID regulations.
  • Provide functional support for RTI’s finance and accounting functions.
  • Accurately record and track expenses and financial transactions, including expense entry and record-keeping.
  • Prepare and submit monthly expense reports to the RTI home office.
  • Review expenses and financial transactions to ensure compliance with RTI procedures and terms of the agreement.
  • Maintain an inventory tracking system, conducting periodic reviews to ensure compliance with USAID and RTI procedures.
  • Perform cash management functions for maintaining RTI bank accounts.
  • Manage petty cash accounts.
  • Ensure bi-weekly expense reporting from field offices is within the deadline.
  • Review and submit monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Double-check the accuracy of information to identify weaknesses or missing data, striving for strict compliance and high-quality performance.
  • Reconcile and follow up on VAT status reports.
  • Recommend necessary improvements based on review findings to enhance the quality of reporting.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience, Master’s degree and 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) part III required.
  • Previous experience with USAID-funded programs, and fluency with USAID policies and procedures related to financial management, financial reporting, and grant making.
  • Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures as well as the ability to apply them with consistency in a variety of circumstances.
  • Ability to function independently and carry out routine responsibilities with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to follow guidelines and controls required of the position.
  • Budgeting, financial analysis, and MS Excel skills required.
  • Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks preferred), Word, PowerPoint and Access.
  • Demonstrated team player with effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills; able to develop and
  • communicate a common vision among diverse partners and lead multidisciplinary teams.
  • Verbal and written fluency in English, along with strong communications, interpersonal, and
  • presentation skills.
  • High level of integrity and impeccable record in previous accounting positions.
  • Ability to monitor progress of a project against milestones or deadlines.
  • Work experience in Kenya required.

Closing Date: 2/9/2024

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