Grants Finance Officer

Date Posted: Jan. 12, 2024, 8:18 a.m.

World Vision Kenya

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

30% Grant Financial Monitoring and Reporting

Ensure aligned budgets are posted in SUN

Monitor budget commitments and follow up on the pending commitments

Review and advice on project coding

Review project expenses for accuracy and completeness

Prepare analysis of grant expenditure for management action to help in monitoring the burn rate for grants and special projects.

Prepare donor reports for grants projects as allocated

Provide timely feedback on any inquiries on the allocated projects financial performance.

30% Grant acquisition: Development of proposal budget for continued Government, Multilateral and PNS funding to National office.

Preparation and submission of realistic, accurate and timely budgets that are compliant with the donor rules and regulations.

Timely revision of budgets in line with project needs and donor regulations.

Review of budgets developed by field accountants.

Review of budgets developed by partners.

25% Compliance and Risk Management

Ensure grant implementation and reporting follows donor rules and regulations.

Ensure grant projects close out procedures are done according to the donor guidelines.

Work closely with the procurement department to ensure compliance with grants procurement guidelines

Reconcile LDRs with the payroll.

Coordinate grant project audits & reviews and follow up on recommendations to ensure 100% implementation.

Facilitate storage of financial reports and records pertaining to the Program in line with the donor and WV requirements.

Identify and mitigate financial risks facing the grant through riskconnect

Under-take frequent field visits to identify and review risks facing the grant projects allocated

 

10%Sub-grantee Management

Support RAM department in conducting due diligence for new sub-grantees.

Support Program Officers in the sub-granting process, ensuring grant agreement are well executed.

Monitor sub-grantee financial performance and adherence to donor regulations

Enhance financial capacity of Sub grantees through continuous training based on need and the due diligence outcomes

Review of sub-grantee’s financial report

Maintain records and files on each sub-grantee

5%Other

Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of financial management experience.

Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision

Strong leadership and demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team prioritize tasks and manage multiple activities with attention to detail, meeting tight deadlines under pressure

Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, Accounting or Finance or related field.

CPA (K)

Practical experience of using SUN system accounting Software is preferred

Advanced excel and analytical skills Strong budgetary and financial management skills

Experience in supervision skills, including training, mentoring and supporting staff

Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources

Ability to work on a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff.

Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.

Compatibility with WV's Mission, ethos, policies and core values.

A team player.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should make their applications via World Vision's career portal using the link https://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-kenya

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