Responsibilities
Preparation of donor reports
Prepare donor reports in alignment with AMURT and USAID requirements
Maintain files for approved grants and special projects showing:
Agreement and donor regulations
Approved budget and proposals
Financial reports sent to donors
Any other grants correspondence
Review and where necessary provide appropriate expense codes for items requested by project staff to ensure accurate postings
Prepare analysis of grant expenditure for management action to help in monitoring the burn rate for grants and special projects.
Compliance with grants regulations requirements
Review expenses charged to grants for accuracy and completeness.
Ensure grant projects close out procedures are done according to the donor guidelines.
Ensure donor requested information is submitted on time.
Ensure grant implementation and reporting follows donor rules and regulations.
Work closely with the procurement department to ensure compliance with grants procurement guidelines
Reconcile with the payroll.
Coordinate grant project audits & reviews and follow up on audit recommendations to ensure 100% implementation.
Actively participating and facilitating in project start up workshops to ensure financial aspect of projects are fully understood.
Field monitoring visits.
Sub grantee Management and capacity building
Conducting due diligence for new sub-grantees to ascertain strength of partners’ systems.
Taking lead in 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
Leadership and Staff Management
Ensure strong and positive leadership is provided to fiancé administration team of the assigned grant.
Coordinate professional and personal development of finance project staff for assigned grant through adequate orientation, on the job coaching, identification of training needs and opportunities
Ensure effective performance management as per AMURTI guidelines and standards
Ensure staff capacity is developed to enhance efficiency in execution of duties
Create an environment that enhances team development
Ensure positive supervisory skills are developed
Grant Financial risk management
Ensure all grant projects are audited according to the donor requirements.
Ensure that findings and recommendations from audits and various donor accountability mechanisms are acted upon in a timely and effective manner in consultation with Operations Team.
Ensure the grant operate within AMURT internal control systems to mitigate risks and ensure accountability that will result in good audit ratings
Ensuring payroll grant charges for assigned grant are accurately captured through the system.
Work with the donors to develop Terms of reference for special purpose grant audits.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Business, Procurement, Accounting, Finance, Management, Auditing, Economics or related field. membership of a recognized professional accountancy organization in good standing
A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the NGO sector in Senior Grants/Compliance Management positions.
In-depth understanding and experience of working with proposals and contracts from institutional donors.
Experience of complex planning and budgeting processes including the ability to provide clear guidance on donor policies and procedures.
Method of Application
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.
Grants And Compliance Manager (GCM)
All applicants should urgently email a letter of application, CV (Not more than 3 pages), certificates and relevant testimonials to jobs@amurtafrica.org by 22nd August 2020 indicating current and expected Salary. Candidates should clearly indicate the position applied for and its Reference number as the email subject. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.