Accountant - Lebanon QITABI 3

Organization Summary  

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition.  Our staff of nearly 6,000 works in more than 75 countries—tackling hundreds of projects each year to address complex social and scientific challenges on behalf of governments, businesses,
foundations, universities, and other clients and partners. Through independent research and science-based programs, we are making positive impacts on people and communities around the world. Our diverse team embraces challenges in an inclusive atmosphere that values work-life balance and creates global opportunities for career development. If you’re looking for a dynamic workplace culture,
comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow, join our team and discover the RTI Difference.  

Division Summary

IDG’s International Education Division supports education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education
quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, The LEGO Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and other donors and clients.  

Project Summary

USAID/Lebanon has recently awarded RTI a $97 million USD, five-year Cooperative Agreement to build on nearly a decade of investments in the education system under Quality Instruction Towards Access
and Basic Education (QITABI) 1 and 2. The purpose of QITABI 3 is to further strengthen education service government systems to yield student learning improvements across all of Lebanon’s public schools (first and second shifts) and in select low cost private schools that are vulnerable and economically disadvantaged.
The activity will target an estimated 350,000 girls and boys in over a thousand of Lebanon’s public schools and vulnerable, economically disadvantaged low-cost private schools and will support the education system’s overall capacity to plan, budget, deliver, monitor, evaluate and institutionalize quality educational services by providing in-depth technical assistance to the Center for Educational Research and Development (CERD) and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE).

Position Summary

RTI is seeking an Accountant for the awarded USAID Quality Instruction Towards Access and Basic Education (QITABI) 3 in Lebanon. The Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Finance & Operations Manager in the administration and oversight of program funds in coordination with RTI and
USAID guidelines within Lebanon.

This position will report to the Finance & Operations Manager and will be located in Beirut, Lebanon.

Your primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• ·       Provide functional support for RTI’s finance and accounting function.
• ·       Maintains local accounts on the QuickBooks computerized accounting system; enters and codes all
• transactions in Quickbooks.
• ·       In coordination with human resources, processes monthly payroll to personnel.
• ·       Initiates all checks and other payments to vendors.
•     Manage and reconcile petty cash accounts.
• ·       Estimates monthly cash needs and prepares the request for wire transfers from RTI headquarters.
• ·       Maintains financial management files of backup documentation for all local transactions as required by USAID regulations and RTI policies, including files for subcontracts, and ensures audit trail for all necessary subcontract documentation.
• ·       Maintains local audit file, including filing of general ledger journal vouchers, accounts payable documentation, and other miscellaneous financial filings.
• ·       Identifies potential accounting discrepancies and works with the Finance Officer and Finance & Operations Manager to effectively research, track and resolve these issues.
• ·       Monitors project budget to ensure project expenditures versus milestones and reimbursements.
• ·       Coordinates with necessary technical and financial team members, to compile project financial
• reports.
• ·       Conducts other general accounting duties, as assigned.  

Qualifications:

•       ·  Bachelors Degree and 3 years of experience in Finance.

·      Prior experience using QuickBooks and issuing payroll.

·      Prior experience with audit filing.

·      Proficient skill level with computers and with Microsoft Office Suite.

·      Strong budget, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

·      Proficiency in English required.