Finance Coordinator – Grant and Projects

Manage financial transactions for projects, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

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Overview

Manage financial transactions for projects, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

You have:

  • Graduate degree with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or any relevant degree.
  • Certified Public Accountant is preferred.
  • Experience in the field of Finance, commercial institutions or an NGO in the area of financial management/accounting is preferred.
  • Intermediate level of English would be an advantage.
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practical knowledge of financial systems, internal controls and procedures.
  • Strong inter-personal, organizational communication skills.

With 75 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 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

Location: National Office, Ulaanbaatar Department: Finance Reports to: Finance and Enterprise Risk Lead Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year, full-time)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management (Grants & PNS) (50%)

  • Manage and oversee all financial transactions for projects (grants, including USG, and PNS) ensuring compliance with WV policies, donor requirements, and local regulations
  • Review and process payments ensuring proper authorization, complete documentation, and accuracy
  • Monitor expenditures against approved budgets and track burn rates
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and budget revisions
  • Provide financial business partnering support to Project Directors and managers
  • Ensure effective use and integrity of financial systems

Financial Reporting & Analysis (Grants & PNS) (20%)

  • Prepare, review, and submit donor financial reports (especially USG grants) in line with requirements
  • Produce monthly financial reports for management and stakeholders
  • Conduct variance analysis and provide clear financial insights and recommendations
  • Ensure completeness, accuracy, and traceability of all financial reporting data

Compliance & Audit Support (10%)

  • Ensure compliance with LDR, timesheets, and cost eligibility rules
  • Act as finance focal point for internal and external audits
  • Coordinate audit preparation and provide required documentation
  • Follow up audit findings and corrective actions

Staff Training & Capacity Building (10%)

  • Conduct financial management and compliance related training for project staffs
  • Establish and maintain effective document filing and archiving systems

Grant Acquisition & Proposal Development (10%)

  • Develop proposal budgets and cost narratives
  • Conduct financial modelling and cost analysis
  • Ensure compliance with donor rules (USG, EU, WB, ADB, etc.)
  • Coordinate with program and support offices

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduate degree with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or any relevant degree.
  • Certified Public Accountant is preferred
  • If experience in the field of Finance, commercial institutions or an NGO in the area of financial management/ accounting is preferred
  • Intermediate level of English would be advantage

  • The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

  • Require knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practical knowledge of financial systems, internal controls and procedures.
  • Strong inter-personal, organizational communication skills
  • Intermediate level of English would be an advantage

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to manage a complex financial project? The interviewer wants to assess your experience in handling financial management efficiently. Share a specific project where you contributed significantly, emphasizing your role and the outcome.
How do you ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures? This question evaluates your understanding and ability to adhere to financial regulations. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a financial report you prepared and the impact it had? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What approaches do you take to train staff on financial management? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle misunderstandings or conflicts regarding finances within a team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with financial audits? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you prioritize your financial responsibilities when under tight deadlines. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach grant acquisition for a new project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 months ago - Updated 2 months ago - Source: wvi.org