Finance and Administration Director RTI International

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.


RTI is seeking Finance and Administration Director candidates for an anticipated malaria prevention and control opportunity in Burkina Faso. The purpose of this USAID/West Africa President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Expansion Project is to increase coverage and use of key life-saving malaria interventions in support of Burkina Faso’s National Malaria Strategic Plan. The Finance and Administration Director will provide oversight for all financial and operational aspects of the project. The position will be based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversees the finance and administration functions for this large, complex, project and ensures compliance with RTI and USAID procedures;
• Oversees finance, human resource management, logistics, procurement, administration and information technology (IT) support to the project, requesting direction from RTI headquarters business partners as needed;
• Works closely with COP, technical staff, pertinent RTI home office staff and appropriate USAID staff when necessary to ensure project resources are effectively and efficiently budgeted, analyzed, disbursed, monitored and reported in achieving project objectives and results;
• When necessary, work closely with key RTI staff, GON officials, contractors and USAID staff to ensure full compliance with local laws (i.e., taxes, shipping, customs, registration) while integrating with current systems and procedures;
• Provide training and guidance to field finance managers and COP on managing project expenses to annual work plan and contract budgets;
• Oversee preparation and submission of monthly financial statements (including expenses, receivable and payables);
• Ensure timely submission of expense reports, bank reconciliations and wire transfer requests to corporate headquarters in the US;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual expenditures and prepare pipeline estimates for the project;
• Prepare biweekly cash requirements, monitoring cash flow and reconciles cash accounts in order to maintain appropriate cash balances;
• Manage and monitor performance of office petty cash system;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in business administration, economics, or finance;
• 9 years related work experience in finance, administration, and project management preferably for international organizations in international settings;
• Prior experience overseeing finance and administration for a USAID-fund project of a similar size and complexity is highly desirable;
• Knowledge of applicable USG and PMI procurement, assistance, rules and regulations, as well as administrative policies and techniques
• Excellent track record of good interpersonal, supervision, leadership and managerial skills;
• Results-oriented and team player and ability to follow guidelines and controls required of the position;
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access plus working knowledge of accounting and procurement software (particularly QuickBooks) is preferable;
• With excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated English and French language skills (FS-3 level or higher).

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