Finance Manager

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world’s most challenging problems.We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.

Energy Secure Philippines (ESP) is a multi-year program funded by the US Department of State. It aims to assist the Government of the Philippines (GPH) in promoting a more competitive power sector through investment mobilization, deployment of modern energy technologies, and support in policy reforms and regulation. Implemented by RTI International, ESP’s overall goal is to enhance energy security and reliability in the Philippines. It focuses on advancing inclusive economic growth and resilient development through increased private investment, promoting advanced technology deployment, and boosting the energy sector’s resiliency.On January 20, 2025, the US Government issued Executive Order 14169 designed to revisit and realign the country’s foreign assistance. Viewed through this lens, the America First policy frames U.S aid primarily as a tool to advance direct American interests and emphasizes strict alignment of assistance with U.S. national security, economic, and strategic priorities; a preference for measurable returns that make America safer, stronger, or more prosperous. Under this approach, foreign assistance is scrutinized for cost-effectiveness and political alignment, often favoring trade, investment, private-sector solutions, and cost-sharing, while reducing or restructuring programs seen as inefficient, dependency-creating, or insufficiently tied to U.S. interests.

Under the leadership of Sr. Director of Operations and Finance, the Finance Manager steers ESP financial management under contract portfolio. He/She will be responsible for RTI accounting and financial management for the Project. He/she will also ensure that RTI and Philippine’s accounting and financial reporting standards are applied and that the funding resources are being used efficiently and in compliance with the established policies and procedures. Finance Manager oversees Accounting Assistant.

• Supervise project Accounting Assistant in all project accounting procedures: filing of documents, allocation of expenses, vouchers registration, balance checking, etc.; 
• Develop monthly consolidated financial calendar and ensure compliance with its deadlines- Communicate accounts on a monthly basis to the RTI Home Office in accordance with QuickBooks procedures and deadlines;
• Manage the presentation, circulation, filing and archiving of accounting and financial documents as directed by Sr. Director of Operations and Finance.
• Review journal vouchers and/or adjust journals for necessary reviews and approvals.
• Ensure all financial processes are in compliance with US Department of State’s and RTI.
• Build capacity of local partners in the area of finance and financial reporting
• Participate in vendor selection during the competitive biddings
• Prepare and update on a monthly basis annualization of taxes withheld from staff compensation, in preparation for the completion for the annual reporting to BIR.
• Prepare and submit upward RTI annual foreign tax report (VAT report)
• Ensure compliance of project financial operations with the required annual external audit in the Philippines
• Ensure strict internal controls, regularly implement measures to prevent fraud and misuse of funds
• Perform other duties related to accounting and financial management.

• Open/close bank accounts in coordination with the Regional Controller and RTI Treasury; 
• Oversee the management of bank accounts: follow transfers, check balances, check authorized expenses and online transactions;
• Supervise the management of safes and cash: available amount, balance checks, security instructions;
• Assess and analyze monthly cash-flow needs for project and communicate cash requests to the Sr. Director of Operations and Finance for further approval and sending to RTI Treasury;
• Manage money transfers, cash-supply and amounts in circulation, whilst defining payment procedures (bank transfer, cheque, cash etc.).

• Set up and formalize procedures for the commitment of expenditure;
• Develop and maintain a system necessary for financial monitoring, regular reporting of expenditures to objective leads, and for budget follow-up with program units ;
• Analyze gaps between planned budgets and actual expenses;
• Anticipate project financial risks and consult with the Sr. Director of Operations and Finance, Chief of Party, and Regional Controller; 
• Support annual project budgeting, in coordination with program objective leads and under the stewardship of Sr. Director of Operations and Finance
• Update project budget forecast on a regular basis; share information with the project leadership;

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience, Master's degree and 6 years of experience, PhD and 1 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified Public Accountant is preferred

Skills and AbilitiesSkills and abilities required to perform the essential job duties of this job are listed as follows. An addendum that clarifies additional skills and abilities for incumbents in this job may be used in addition to this description.

• Demonstrated excellence in financial and analytical skills
• Experience in International NGO and development projects
• Familiarity with US Government financial regulations, and other donor and governmental requirements;
• Demonstrated strength in general business administration and leading financial management in an organization;
• Strong oral/written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels in the organization;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting;
• Demonstrated success in managing and leading a team, and collaborating with interdepartmental teams;
• Working knowledge in MS Office applications
• Familiarity with automated accounting systems; QuickBooks are preferred