Financial Specialist – Special Projects and Major Grants
Core
Ensure effective financial oversight of donor-funded projects and partner organizations, safeguarding compliance with donor requirements and internal policies.
Role type
Financial Specialist (Grant Management)
Builds
Donor-funded humanitarian and development programs in health, nutrition, child protection, education, WASH, and food security.
Domain
Humanitarian aid / Development / Non-profit finance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Grant accounting, GAAP, budget forecasting, financial reporting, partner financial capacity assessment, audit support, risk assessment, procurement review, bank reconciliation, donor compliance
Preferred skills
ACCA or CIMA certification, US Government funded project experience, emergency context experience, Sun Systems/Vision XL/Vision Executive, advanced Excel, donor financial reporting tools
Technologies
Sun Systems, Vision XL, Vision Executive, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead financial preparation of annual project budgets and quarterly work plans; prepare and maintain donor reporting templates; review partner budget proposals and verify financial reports; conduct quarterly partner financial spot checks; track disbursements to implementing partners; facilitate internal/external audits; identify financial risks and develop mitigation measures; reconcile partner accounts and verify asset registers.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC