RTI International
Career Opportunity: Finance and Administration Manager
Career Opportunity: Finance and Administration Manager
RTI International is an independent
organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research
that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000
people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of
multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958
as a centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.
K-YES project is a 5 year activity
that will result in increased workforce competitiveness in the sectors targeted
currently implementing in Nairobi, Kwale, Kericho Bungoma, Garissa, Kisii, West
Pokot, Migori & Nyeri Counties.
We seek to recruit a Finance and
Administration Manager to be based in Nairobi Office.
Finance and Administration Manager – Nairobi
The Finance and Administration
Manager is expected to drive best practices in financial management, human
resources management and administrative management within the organization to
maximize efficiency and growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversees the finance, operations and
administration functions for this large, complex project and ensures compliance
with RTI and USAID procedures.
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Oversees finance, human resource
management, logistics, procurement, administration and information technology
(IT) support to the project, and requesting direction from RTI regional office
and headquarters business partners as needed.
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Works closely with COP, DCOP,
technical staff, regional staff, pertinent RTI home office staff and
appropriate USAID staff when necessary to ensure project resources are
effectively and efficiently budgeted, analyzed, disbursed, monitored and
reported in achieving project objectives and results.
·
Work closely with key RTI staff,
government officials, contractors and USAID staff to ensure full compliance
with local laws (i.e. taxes, shipping, customs, registration), while
integrating with current systems and procedures.
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Provide training and guidance to
County coordinators, technical team, field finance staff and COP on managing
project expenses to annual work plan and contract budgets.
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Oversee preparation and submission of
monthly financial statements (including expenses, receivable and payables).
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Ensure timely submission of expense
reports, bank reconciliations and wire transfer requests to corporate
headquarters in the US.
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Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual
expenditures and prepare pipeline estimates for the project.
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Prepare biweekly cash requirements,
monitoring cash flow and reconciles cash accounts in order to maintain
appropriate cash balances.
·
Manage and monitor performance of
office petty cash system.
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Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications and Experience
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Master’s degree and 9 years of
experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience, or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
·
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya
(CPA) qualification is required.
Skills & Abilities
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Prior experience overseeing finance
and administration for a USAID-funded project of a similar size and complexity
is required.
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Knowledge of applicable USG
procurement, assistance, rules and regulations, as well as administrative
policies and techniques is required.
·
Excellent track record of good
interpersonal, supervision, leadership and managerial skills.
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Proven track record of
problem-solving and conflict mitigation.
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Strong management experience, ability
to manage up and manage a large team of supervisees.
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Results-oriented, team player and
ability to follow guidelines and controls required of the position.
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Proficiency in MS Excel, Word,
PowerPoint and Access plus working knowledge of accounting and procurement
software (particularly QuickBooks) is strongly preferable.
·
Excellent oral and written
communication skills.
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Ability to multi-task
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Ability to work well with others
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Ability to listen and communicate
well both verbally and in writing.
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Ability to work independently
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Attention to detail, accuracy and
timeliness
How to Apply
Please email cover letter and CV to
hrapplications@nb.rti.org by 15th May, 2019.
Applicants must include the POSITION
TITLE in the subject line of the email.
Please do not attach copies of
certificates.
We regret that only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.
Please note: RTI International does
not use agents or require any form of payment in the recruitment process
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer
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