Accountant III-N, Grant Finance

Finance & Economy

Overview

Manage project finance and budgets effectively

You have:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the accounting profession within busy organizations or projects
• Proven experience in project budget management
• At least three years of proven experience in US grants
• Proven knowledge of GAAP and a practical knowledge of financial systems and internal controls
• Experience in working with auditors, both internal and external
• Good oral and written communication skills
• A minimum of Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Accounting certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA, etc.
• Good command of Microsoft spreadsheets preferably Microsoft Excel, Vision, and Sun system software
• Experience with bilateral or multilateral funded projects

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

% of time

Activity

20%

Prepare and monitor project budget, project cash flows, year-to-date spending, and funding requests to ensure that the project has adequate budgets to implement related activities throughout the year by ensuring project PBAS updated and informing the project manager on the status of funds commitment.

15%

Prepare and analyze accounting records and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance with WV, Support Office, and donor-specific reporting and procedural standards & requirements, by ensuring project-related payments are done on time and transactions are properly recorded and posted in the sun system. Process the VAT refund every month and ensure the accuracy of invoices in order to have all VAT refunded by RRA.

10%

Review the project's related financial transactions to ensure that they fall within the approved scope of project activities and donor requirements and that they comply with the financial procedures and FFM requirements.

15%

Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly project financial reports for their accuracy and adequacy, before submitting to SO/donor, in respect to full disclosure and that they present a true and fair view of the activities of the grant for the respective period.

15%

Facilitate internal and external auditors and provide relevant information as far as the audit is concerned and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations.

10%

Participate in proposal writing with the view to provide financial advice and develop a project lifetime budget in line with WV and Donor budgeting templates and guidelines in case of extension and/or project budget amendment.

15%

Maintain an efficient management of project Assets and conduct a regular inventory to reconcile sun system reports and physical count of assets as per WV’s asset policy and procedures maintain an updated asset register and ensure proper management of inventory and fuel.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:

Required Professional Experience

Minimum of 3 years experience in the accounting profession within busy organizations or projects Proven experience in project budget management At least three years of proven experience in US grants. Proven knowledge of GAAP and a practical knowledge of financial systems and internal controls Experience in working with auditors both internal and external Good oral and written communication skills

Required Education,

training, license,

registration, and

certification

A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance Skills and ability to organize and conduct trainings

Preferred Knowledge

and Qualifications

Accounting certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA, etc. Good command of Microsoft spreadsheets preferably Microsoft Excel, Vision, and Sun system software Gateway to Grants certification Experience with bilateral or multilateral funded projects.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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Potential interview questions

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