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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