This position of Project Budget and Compliance Specialist will:
Monitor funding trends and manage capacity for the functional area to ensure compliance and delivery of financial services to the projects.
Monitor all the financial aspects according to the agreement, IFRS and donor guidelines, including preparation of proposal budgets, set-up of projects in OCS, preparation and submission of all invoices, financial reports to donors, timely corrections to the general ledger, and maintenance of agreement master files.
Work with the project team to ensure that all donor related information is disseminated to project and, therefore, abide by donor rules and regulations.
Maintain appropriate relations with donors and make reports as necessary, ensuring compliance with any terms or conditions agreements.
Monitors compliance in the projects, including project audit reports and general financial and contracts issues related to projects.
Develop policies and procedures related to projects accounting and projects financial management, as well as to contribute to those related to grants and contracts management.
Prepares and submits timely and accurate donor reports (W1&W2, W3 and Bilateral Funding) requesting the necessary invoices.Stay current with donor regulations and the award requirements identified in the CIP compliance matrix, to prepare accurate and timely reports.
Maintains all applicable project records and files in accordance with internal controls, demonstrating compliance with donor requirements.
Prepares and submits timely and accurate portfolio report (Compliance, Health)
Comply with applicable health and safety CIP policies and procedures.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (with thesis completed) in Business Administration, Financial Management, Operations or related field.
At least 6 years of professional experience in the accounting/finance/administrative area.
Knowledge of the international development funding (Desirable).
Aptitude for understanding complex regulations and monitoring financial transactions and documentation for compliance.
Strong Knowledge of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) guidelines and BMGF projects implementation.
Strong Knowledge with USAID projects, FAR and ADS rules and regulations and OMB Circulars.
Accounting software packages (ERP Preferable).
Fluent in official language according to country location.
Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.