RTI TUSOME Project Finance Specialist Job in Nairobi, Kenya

TUSOME Project Vacancy: Finance Specialist

1 Position 

Location: Nairobi 

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.

RTI’s International Education Division is supporting

education development around the world by strengthening education policy,

management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching

and learning. 

 

The Tusome Early Grade Reading Activity is focused on classroom

support, teacher training and improved access to learning materials to improve

the quality of early literacy instruction in formal and Alternative Provision

of Basic Education and Training (APBET) schools through a national literacy

intervention.

Duties

 

S/he will be responsible

for day-to-day accounting functions of the programs in a manner that supports

the efficient management of financial transactions and reporting. 

This function

will be executed by ensuring proper documentation, accuracy and timely

reporting, follow up on advances, support to finance and non-finance personnel

and ensure adherence to policies. 

This role will also review the QuickBooks

postings and ensure compliance with Internal Control requirements. 

In addition

s/he will prepare activity budgets for project activities.  

Qualifications and Experience 

• B.Com or B.Sc in Commerce, Finance or a related discipline with at
  
  least 6 years of relevant sector experience; a Master’s degree is a plus. 


• Previous accounting experience, preferably on a donor funded program required. 


• Knowledge of institutional accounting and budgeting practice is required.

How to Apply

To apply, please email cover letter and CV to

hrapplications@nb.rti.org by 12th August, 2015 at 5.00pm. 

Applicants must

include the, POSITION in the subject line of the email. 

Please do not attach

copies of certificates. 

We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be

contacted. 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V