RTI International Accountant Jobs in 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 International is currently seeking staff for the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Kenya Youth Employment and Skills Program (K-YES) in Kenya that aims to enhance employability of Kenyan youth (Ages 18-35) for increased wage and self-employment, underemployed youth who have not completed secondary school.

K-YES project is a 5 year activity that will result in increased workforce competitiveness in the sectors targeted currently implementing in Nairobi, Kwale, Kericho Bungoma, Garissa, West Pokot, Migori, Kisii & Nyeri Counties.

We seek to recruit an Accountant to be based in Nairobi Office.

The Accountant coordinates all accounting procedures of the K-YES Project Initiatives together with field offices.

S/he communicates with and supports the project by working closely with the Deputy Chief of Party, Administration team and the Project Management Team.

S/he maintains regular contact with the field Team in the field Office to ensure that the project receives support in the specific functional areas of the role.

S/he will also links with the other RTI staff to develop understanding and capacity in project operations support requirements.

S/he is knowledgeable about the technical project result areas, work plan implementation and scheduled technical reporting through regular interaction with the technical team and Deputy Chief of Party.

S/he is aware of, and adheres to RTI’s, and Client’s, financial, procurement and administrative procedures in all activities.

Key responsibilities