Finance Assistant at RTI International

Job Description

• The Finance Assistant is responsible for the day to day accounting function of the Project.
• She/he will be utilizing the appropriate accounting system and following proper accounting procedures to disburse, account for, and report usage of funds.

Essential Duties

• Process payments for staff travel advances, ensuring advances are liquidated on time and accurately
• Prepare payment vouchers in support of payments for project activities and suppliers invoices confirming such payments are in accordance with the laid down procedures and policies, accurate, complete, adequately supported by all underlying appropriate documents, correctly coded to appropriate expenses and tracking code and project code
• Provide support in compiling and submission of the monthly financial reports package for the project
• Maintain petty cash and making petty cash payments
• Make payments to workshop participants (including travel and meals refunds) as designated by the supervisor
• Process checks for suppliers and employees
• Keep track of expenses and other financial transactions, mainly involving expense entry, tracking and record keeping
• Support QuickBooks data entry
• Ensure adequate filing of finance documents
• Performs other duties assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related fields and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office- Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to obtain proper security clearances as noted by contracts

Remuneration
We offer a highly competitive remuneration.