RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

The West Africa Regional Finance Manager is responsible for the training and support of project- based Finance Managers in West Africa.  This role is responsible for the technical training of Finance Managers, comprising training on RTI’s QuickBooks accounting software, RTI’s Finance Manual, all finance and accounting policies & procedures, payroll setup and global monthly close process.  This role also guides the Finance Manager in ensuring that the proper office procedures and segregation of duties are in place at project startup to ensure that each project operates with RTI policies and appropriate internal controls. The preferred location for this position is in Nairobi, Kenya but Accra, Ghana may serve as an alternate location.

Responsibilities:

1)  Training and on-boarding of Finance Managers, focused on the technical finance and accounting aspects of their role with the goal of helping the Finance Manager establish a strong internal control environment that meets all RTI and client requirements.  Training will include, but is not limited to, the following topical areas:
•   RTI Quickbooks accounting software
•   RTI Extract and Document linking software
•   RTI Finance Manual
•   RTI Global Monthly Close process
•   Payroll setup and local taxation
•   Segregation of duties
•   Banking and cash management
•   Cash Management Report (CMR) funding requests
•   Budget management
•   Employee advance management
2)  Ongoing support of Finance Managers after their initial training, to include any of the topical areas above.
3)  Monitoring and support of Finance Managers during monthly close process, helping to achieve 100% on time submissions and minimal compliance errors.
4)  Available for temporary assignments to projects related to any of the following:
•   Finance Manager Turnover
•   Project startup
•   Training needs that are best done in person
•   Audit support
•   Other needs as determined by supervisor
5)  Provide direct financial support for small projects that have no Finance staff, including:
•   Compliance review of transactions and supporting documents
•   Preparation of bank reconciliations and other documents required for proper project financial management and submission of monthly expenses
6)  Prepares analyses and reports as requested by management and RTI Home Office.
7)  Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree and 12 years’ related experience or MA degree and 9 years related experience. A Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience also considered.
•   Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organizational skills with ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a multi-tasking environment.
•   Ability to work well in team environment and train others in financial controls and financial management principles.
•   Ability to work independently as well as function within a matrix organization.
•   Proficient in MS Excel.
•   Experience with accounting software, Quickbooks proficiency is a plus.
•   Fluency in both English and French.
•   Experience as a Finance Manager for a USAID project is desirable.
•   20-40% travel required.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

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Closing Date: 11 October, 2013