RTI 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. RTI International is seeking qualified candidates for a USAID funded 5 year education project aimed at improving early grade reading nationwide in Kenya. The project will establish one office in Nairobi and 4 offices in Counties to implement the project.
FINANCE MANAGER
The Finance Manager (FM) will oversee the management of financial and reporting functions for the Kenya education project in its Nairobi as well as its regional offices and will ensure compliance with the terms of the agreement with USAID/Kenya. S/he will ensure appropriate systems and procedures (cash management, vendor payments, budgeting and other related FM duties) are in place to properly disburse, account, budget and report project funds which are cost effective, timely and have proper internal controls. S/he will provide supervision of up to five other staff in her/his department. S/he is also responsible for transparent implementation of HR strategies.
The Finance Manager (FM) will oversee the management of financial and reporting functions for the Kenya education project in its Nairobi as well as its regional offices and will ensure compliance with the terms of the agreement with USAID/Kenya. S/he will ensure appropriate systems and procedures (cash management, vendor payments, budgeting and other related FM duties) are in place to properly disburse, account, budget and report project funds which are cost effective, timely and have proper internal controls. S/he will provide supervision of up to five other staff in her/his department. S/he is also responsible for transparent implementation of HR strategies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree plus six (6) years or a Masters degree plus three (3) experience in Finance or Accounting with CPA;
- At least three (3) years of experience working for a USAID project is desirable;
- Managerial experience is desirable with proven strong managerial skills;
- Experience overseeing human resource management;
- High proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office software and knowledge and experience with QuickBooks;
- ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
How to apply
RTI invites eligible candidates to indicate their interest in the position no later than March 12, 2013. Applications should consist of a letter (maximum one page) with clearly specified position for which the candidate is applying, detailed curriculum vitae, and 3 professional references, including your professional relationship with that person, the person’s telephone number and, if possible, an email address.
RTI invites eligible candidates to indicate their interest in the position no later than March 12, 2013. Applications should consist of a letter (maximum one page) with clearly specified position for which the candidate is applying, detailed curriculum vitae, and 3 professional references, including your professional relationship with that person, the person’s telephone number and, if possible, an email address.
Applications must be submitted via the Internet to the following address: kenyaedu@rti.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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