VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT
Program Background
SCALING UP FOR
MOST-AT-RISK POPULATION II (SUM II) is a USAID- funded program, which t will
provide technical assistance in
organizational performance required to scale-up effective, integrated HIV
interventions that lead to substantial and measurable behavior change among
Most-at Risk Populations (MARPs) in targeted locations in Indonesia. The project is managed by Training Resources
Group, Inc in partnership with RTI International. The organizational performance topics include
accountability, administration, advocacy, finance, governance, knowledge
management, leadership, management, monitoring and evaluation, networking,
partnership, policy development, resource mobilization, strategic planning and
transparency. SUM II will provide and
monitor small grants to qualified civil society organizations to support the
scale-up of integrated interventions in “hotspots” where there is a high
concentration of one or more MARP and high-risk behavior is prevalent. Note: this position will be an RTI
International employee.
RTI International
is seeking for highly qualified candidates to fill in the SUM 2 Project Accountant position to be based in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
Position Summary:
Under the
direction of RTI-SUM 2 Finance and Grants Manager and East Java Regional
Coordinator, the Accountant is responsible for managing financial transactions
by the SUM 2 project for East Java Regional office, and to report on a monthly
or regular basis to RTI-SUM 2 East Java Regional Coordinator. The Accountant is responsible for the
accuracy of these transactions so as to ensure USAID compliance. The Accountant
is to regularly assist the RTI-SUM 2 East Java Regional Coordinator to review
the financial system to identify aspects that can be improved. Under this contract, the Accountant will be
an employee of RTI International under the SUM 2 project.
Essential
Job Functions: Duties and Responsibilities
Under the
supervision of the RTI-SUM 2 Finance and Grants Manager and East Java Regional
Coordinator, the specific duties and activities of this job are as follows:
- Compile and analyze grantees financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts including:
- Bank/account reconciliation
- Journal entries and general ledger operations
- Monthly financial reports
- Accurate and timely financial reports
- Financial data bases
- Scanning of all financial documents and maintenance of quality for reporting purposes
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with USAID policies and procedures
- Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
- Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
- Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
- Execute petty cash and transactions and ensure its accuracy for reporting purposes
- On regular basis, under direction of the RTI-SUM 2 Finance and Grants Manager and East Java Regional Coordinator, review all incoming invoices, CSO financial reports, the supporting documents, inventories, assets and equipments.
- Assist the RTI-SUM 2 Finance and Grants Manager and East Java Regional Coordinator with preparation and coordination of the audit process
- Manage filing of financial and accounting records
- Manage and calculate for the support staff (drivers, assistant overtime, etc)
- Manage aging schedule of outstanding advances
- Maintain relationship and correspondences with travel agents, hotels and SUM 2 partners.
- Perform other related finance and administrative tasks as required
Minimum
Required Qualifications:
S-1 degree in Accounting with minimum two years or Diploma in accounting
with minimum 5 years of experience performing similar duties as an Accountant.
- Have knowledge in accounting, finance, and administration. Experience in auditing will be preferable.
- Good command of written and spoken Indonesian and English.
- Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- High degree of adaptability to varied working environments and good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Experience in managing project/accounting/financial management. Experience in project financed by USAID is an advantage.
- Deep knowledge in excel application, internet and email. Experience work with accounting software will be an advantage.
Interested candidates should send
the following documentations: Application letter and CV with 3 referees. Please
indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject, and submit the
application by 27 April 2014 to hr@rti-indomd.rti.org
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
