This position is critical to the finance department of the organization. The grant accountant is the primary point of contact when it comes to providing technical support in Grant Accounting and ensuring compliance to Grants regulations and relevant financial policies.
This individual will provide support to various projects including budgeting, reporting and risk management, ensuring that terms and conditions of the grants are met. The candidate will have good collaboration and analysis skills.
Grants Accountant Job Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Accountability
Prepare Grants financial reports in accordance with donor requirements and ensure timeliness and accuracy
Generate Financial analysis on grant financial Information that will provide management with information for decision making.
Provide timely response and feedback on grant financial Issues
Provide leading role in ensuring Labor Distribution reports/Timesheets are prepared every month by relevant staff
Update grants profile in order to monitor project life and grant budgets.
Discuss with project managers grant reports and tackle any outstanding issues in a timely manner
Prepare monthly reports to the Line Manager
Qualifications of the Grants Accountant Job
Educational level required Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field
The holder should be CPA part 111 or equivalent,
Experience: Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a NGO. Experience should include proposal budget development, Reporting and post award management
Detailed knowledge of USAID regulations (2 CFR 200) and EU regulations
Experience in sub-grantee management and capacity building
A good understanding of the full cycle of a grant
Understanding of US GAAP
Advanced excel and analytical skills (Dashboard reporting, Power BI)
Computer software skills like sun systems is highly preferred
Knowledge of the Somalia context is an added advantage
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