Finance Officer at RTI International: (Deadline 7 November 2023)

Finance Officer at RTI International: (Deadline 7 November 2023)

USAID Rwanda Feed the Future Hanga Akazi Activity

1. Organization Overview

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. RTI’s Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International Development Group (IDG) brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. SG&R will leverage RTI’s experience designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to respond to climate change, build resilience, and promote economic growth around the world. Within SG&R, the Global Food Security and Agriculture team is working to strengthen agricultural markets, engage youth and women as critical leaders of the on- and off-farm workforce, and tackle the dual burden of malnutrition around the globe.

2. Project Description

The purpose of the Feed the Future Rwanda Hanga Akazi Activity is to address the problem of insufficient employment opportunities and limited entrepreneurial success for Rwandans. Hanga Akazi will facilitate capacity development for Rwandans – particularly women, youth, and persons with disabilities – in key technical and soft skills required to participate in a modern workforce and will catalyse new entry and growth of inclusive enterprises.

3. Position Description

RTI is hiring a Finance Officer on the Feed the Future Rwanda Hanga Akazi Activity. The Finance Officer is responsible for providing support for all financial aspects of the project. This position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and will report to the Finance and Administration Manager. 

4. Responsibilities of the Finance Officer include, but are not limited to:

• Supports the Finance and Administration Manager to ensure appropriate systems are in place for timely and cost-effective disbursement, accounting, budgeting, and reporting of project funds in compliance with local laws and USAID regulations.
• Provide functional support for RTI’s finance and accounting function.
• Manage expenses and other financial transactions, mainly involving expense entry, tracking, and record keeping.
• Review expenses and financial transactions to ensure they are compliant with RTI procedures.
• Support partner (e.g., subcontractor, vendor, grantee) financial management, in coordination with the Finance and Admin Manager, Procurement Specialist, and Grants Manager
• Prepare and submit monthly expense reports to the RTI home office.
• Review expenses and financial transactions to ensure they are compliant with RTI procedures and terms of the agreement.
• Maintain inventory tracking system and conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance with RTI procedures and terms of the agreement.
• Perform the cash management functions required in maintaining RTI bank accounts.
• Manage petty cash account.
• Prepare the monthly balance sheet accounts
• Process vendor payments and posting to the General Ledger.
• Reconcile vendor payments monthly and resolve any matters arising on a timely basis.
• Process the Mobile Money payment to the participants and perform the reconciliations on timely basis.
• Process declaration and submission of all statutory payments on a timely basis.
• Ensure proper filing of all financial records.
• Provide any other required financial backstopping roles to the RTI Rwanda office as needed.
• Jointly, with the immediate supervisor, participate in own annual performance appraisal, identify own learning needs and personal career growth.
• Perform any other tasks as requested by the supervisor.

5. Desired Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
   • Master’s degree and 1 year of experience, or bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting and 3 years of experience.
   • Previous experience with USAID-funded programs and articulate with USAID policies and procedures related to financial management, financial reporting, and grants.
   • Auditing experience is an added advantage
   • Results-oriented and focused, with the ability to consistently follow and apply the guidelines and controls required of the position.
   • Strong attention to details.
   • Budgeting, financial analysis, and excellent MS Excel skills required.
   • Proficiency with QuickBooks accounting software
   • Ability to work well in team environment and train others in financial management.
   • 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
   • Strong organizational, communications, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Application process

Please follow the link provided here: Finance Officer-Rwanda HA   or visit https://www.rti.org/careers page for more information about the opportunities. The application deadline is November 7, 2023.

We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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