Emergency Response Roster - Accounting Manager

Overview

The Grants Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial management of grant-funded projects by ensuring accurate financial compliance, reporting, and effective partnership management, particularly in emergency response and humanitarian contexts.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed financial records for all grant activities.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate grant budgets and track expenditures.
• Oversee the disbursement and reconciliation of grant funds.
• Monitor expenditure trends and alert management of any budget variances.
• Prepare and submit accurate, timely financial reports to donors and stakeholders.
• Conduct regular financial reconciliations.
• Collaborate with the Grants Finance Manager to address donor inquiries.
• Ensure adherence to donor financial policies and internal accounting procedures.
• Support local partners in financial management by providing training and technical assistance.
• Assess partners’ financial capabilities and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure that partners’ financial reporting aligns with donor and organizational standards.
• Conduct financial reviews and compliance assessments for partners.
• Assist in preparing for internal and external audits.
• Organize and maintain financial records to facilitate smooth audit processes.
• Address audit findings by implementing corrective actions and process improvements.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance, with a strong focus on grant-funded project financial management.
• Familiarity with donor regulations (BHA, ECHO, UN agencies, etc.) is required.
• Proficiency in financial software, budget tracking, and compliance monitoring.
• Strong ability to conduct reconciliations and financial variance analysis.
• Willingness to be deployed on short notice to emergency settings with limited resources.
• Prior experience working with international NGOs in grant financial management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.

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