Vacancy at RTI – Finance and Administration Manager, RWAP, Semarang
RTI
International is an independent, nonprofit research
institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to
answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one
that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences,
engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of
science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good
of people, communities, and businesses around the world. For more information,
visit www.rti.orgWe are currently seeking a Finance and Administration Manager for
Ready-to-Work Accelerator Program (RWAP) based in Semarang.Program Background:The
RWAP program will establish a network of up to 20 evidence-based Centers of
Excellence in selected medium and large LPKs and BLKs that demonstrate a
divergence from the status quo. Centers of Excellence will assure tripartite
coordination among the local government, private sector, and training center to
improve workforce training, provide student support, and certify success for
poor and vulnerable (P&V) youth in data-driven local job markets. Centers
of Excellence will serve as hubs for a Learning and Innovation Network (LIN)
designed to build capacity of 10–15 weaker TVET centers in each region, by
which RWAP will facilitate a “ripple effect” to scale and sustain improvement.
This program will be built upon an evidence-based Quality Assurance Framework
to be adapted in cooperation with the Ministries of Education and Culture
(MOEC) and Manpower (MOM) and the National Professional Certification Bureau
(BNSP). Through strategic coordination with other MVPs (SINERGI), the RWAP Team
will target priority geographic regions, share promising practices, and build
regional capacity and collaboration to scale and sustain successful pilots,
offering potential for long-term deep impact.The F&A Manager
will provide oversight for all finance, human resources, IT, procurement,
logistics and administrative aspects of the project. The F&A Manager will
ensure appropriate systems, procedures, (payroll, cash management, vendor
payments, budgeting and others related to financial management) are in place to
properly disburse, account, budget and report project funds in a cost effective
and timely manner, and with proper internal controls. S/he will provide
capacity building and financial training for internal staff and Pilot
Implementers.Duties
and responsibilities:
- Oversee the finance and administration
functions for this project and ensures compliance with RTI and USAID
procedures. - Manage finance, human resources, logistics,
procurement, administration and information technology (IT) support to the
project, requesting direction from RTI headquarters business partners as
needed. - Work with the Chief of Party (COP), technical
staff, pertinent RTI regional and home office staff and appropriate USAID staff
to ensure project resources are effectively and efficiently budgeted, analyzed,
disbursed, monitored and reported in achieving project objectives and results. - Work closely with key RTI staff, government and
non-government officials, contractors and USAID staff to ensure full compliance
with local laws (e.g., with respect to taxes, shipping, customs, registration)
while integrating with RTI systems and procedures. - 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
Minimum
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree
in finance, business administration, management, or accounting, with 9 years of
experience in the financial and administrative management of donor-funded
programs, preferably on USAID programs in Southeast Asia. - Professional
Accounting Designation (CPA, ACCA), or significant progress toward obtainment
of designation preferred. - Excellent
track record of good interpersonal, supervision, leadership and managerial
skills. - Results-oriented
and team player who has the ability to follow guidelines and controls required
of the position. - Advanced
budgeting, financial analysis, and MS Excel skills required. - Proficiency
with accounting software (QuickBooks preferred), Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Access. - Strong
oral and written communication skills. - Fluency
in written and spoken English required.
To Apply:Please send your updated CV and a maximum of one-page of
Statement Letter in English (“How and why you think you are suitable for the
position”) to [email protected] and indicate the
position applied in the email subject.
The closing date is Sunday 18 June 2017