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.