Emergency Response Roster - Grants Accountant

Job Purpose

The Grants Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial management of grant-funded projects by ensuring accurate financial compliance, reporting, and effective partnership management, particularly in emergency response and humanitarian contexts.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed financial records for all grant activities, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and internal policies.
• Aid in the preparation of accurate grant budgets and track expenditures against approved budgets.
• Oversee the disbursement and reconciliation of grant funds allocated to projects and local partners.
• Monitor expenditure trends and alert management of any budget variances.
• Prepare and submit accurate, timely financial reports to donors and relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct regular financial reconciliations to ensure that all grant expenditures are properly accounted for.
• Collaborate with the Grants Finance Manager to address donor inquiries and ensure all reporting requirements are met.
• Ensure adherence to donor financial policies and internal accounting procedures.
• Support local partners in financial management by providing training and technical assistance.
• Assess partners' financial capabilities and recommend process improvements to strengthen compliance.
• Ensure that partners' financial reporting aligns with donor and organizational standards.
• Conduct financial reviews and compliance assessments for partners receiving grant funds.
• Assist in preparing for internal and external audits, ensuring all grant-related financial transactions are properly documented.
• Organize and maintain financial records to facilitate smooth audit processes.
• Address audit findings by implementing corrective actions and process improvements.

Knowledge, Skill And Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance, with a strong focus on grant-funded project financial management.
• Familiarity with donor regulations (BHA, ECHO, UN agencies, etc.) is required.
• Proficiency in financial software, budget tracking, and compliance monitoring.
• Strong ability to conduct reconciliations and financial variance analysis.
• Willingness to be deployed on short notice to emergency settings with limited resources.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge And/or Other Qualifications

• Certifications: CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• NGO Experience: Prior experience working with international NGOs in grant financial management.
• System Proficiency: Knowledge of financial reporting tools, accounting software, and ERP systems.