Project Description
The purpose of the USAID-funded Western Kenya
Sanitation Project (USAID WKSP) is to create a financially sustainable,
transformative, replicable, and locally owned sanitation marketplace in the
eight counties of western Kenya. The main objectives of the project are (1)
increased access to and uptake of market-based improved sanitation and fecal
sludge management (FSM) products and services; and (2) increased access to and
uptake of market-based improved menstrual hygiene management (MHM) products and
services at the household level. The target counties for this activity are:
Bungoma, Busia, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, and Siaya.
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
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) section 3 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.
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