GRANT FINANCE OFFICER
Assist with financial management of WASH program and ensure compliance with donor regulations
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Overview
Assist with financial management of WASH program and ensure compliance with donor regulations
You have:
- Assist in preparation of monthly project finance reports and maintain finance records and filing system.
- Ensure all supporting documents to cash disbursement are complete and compliant with policies.
- Conduct field/community visits to review accounting and control systems.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.
- Enhance customer service through effective engagement with programs and project staff.
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!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:
Purpose of the position:
To assist the Grants Finance Coordinator and WASH Program Manager in providing efficient and effective financial management of WASH program for improved quality in grant financial management and reporting in full compliance with all applicable donor regulations and WVISL’s policies.
Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
Major Responsibilities:
Ensure all supporting documents to cash disbursement, approvals and journal vouchers are complete, accurate, and relevant and comply with WVI and WVSL finance policies and applicable donor requirements.
Assist in the preparation of monthly project finance reports and maintain finance records and filing system on monthly basis.
Ensure proper receipt, safe keeping and lodgment of all funds received according to WVSL policies and applicable donor regulations.
Assist internal and external audit staff to facilitate annual financial audit and ensure that the minimum “Acceptable audit rating” according to World Vision Partnership requirements is reached.
Conduct field/community visits to review accounting, internal control systems and procedures and train/recommend improvements if found inadequate
Assist the Finance Coordinator to coordinate the preparation of the WASH budget in accordance with WVISL’s policies
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis and ensure that reconciling items are known and current. Project Advances are cleared in time and current as well as guarantee that all project related balance sheet items are clean and accurate.
Supplier accounts are reconciled monthly and payment advices and withholding tax certificates shared with vendors on monthly basis.
Enhance customer service through effective engagement with programs and other project staff in the access of the finance function.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with financial reporting? | This assesses your practical knowledge and skills in preparing financial reports. | Detail your past roles and specific accomplishments related to financial reporting. |
| How do you ensure compliance with financial policies? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to maintaining compliance. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging financial reconciliation you have managed. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you engage with stakeholders to enhance customer service? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to prepare a budget? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
wvi.org
