Grant Accountant
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World Vision Kenya is hiring a Grant Accountant based in Nairobi to support donor-funded projects. The role covers financial reporting, budget monitoring, compliance, donor relations, and audit support for assigned grants within an international NGO.
- Oversee grant financial reporting and donor compliance for international NGO projects
- Prepare monthly reports and budget monitoring with strict donor regulation adherence
- Support audits, risk management, and proper utilization of donor-funded assets
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World Vision Kenya is hiring a Grant Accountant based in Nairobi to support donor-funded projects. The role covers financial reporting, budget monitoring, compliance, donor relations, and audit support for assigned grants within an international NGO.
- Oversee grant financial reporting and donor compliance for international NGO projects
- Prepare monthly reports and budget monitoring with strict donor regulation adherence
- Support audits, risk management, and proper utilization of donor-funded assets
- Coordinate month-end and year-end processes including grants end closure
- Liaise with project staff to align grant budgets with implementation work-plans
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Original source description
Purpose of Position
The Grant Accountant will promote Grants financial stewardship, accountability, reliability and accuracy of financial reports as well as implement financial policies. The role is required to safeguard assets and ensures compliance to donor regulations.
Major Responsibilities
Financial Reporting
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Preparation of timely and accurate financial reports for submission to donors and management by 15th of every month.
Load grants reports in FFR database
Prepare management reports for decision making purposes to the Senior Grants Finance Officer by 15th of the month.
Support and participate in month end and year- end processes
Prepare analysis of grant expenditure for management action to help in monitoring the burn rate for grants and special projects. undefined
Budget Monitoring and Financial Management
Help Project staff in linking Grant Budget to Grant Work-plans, so that the activities to be undertaken in the projects matches to the budget
Ensure strict adherence to the approved budgets.
Monitor and review activities to ensure that only budgeted costs have been incurred
Ensure vendors are paid within the stipulated time
Ensure staff advances are properly managed
Ensure assets purchased through donor funds are properly utilized and safe guarded
Monitoring and Compliance
Monitor Project expenses against the approved budget monthly by 10th of the month.
Reconcile time sheets with payroll for the project staff under grants.
Ensure donor regulations are adhered to for the assigned projects as per grant agreement.
Perform Vendor screening
Support and coordinate grants end closure processes
Risk Management
Facilitate audit process for assigned grants both internal and external audits
Provide relevant information for audit responses
Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations
Review grants PRFs for budget availability and proper coding
Provide and maintain grants financial information for safe custody and access
Ensure assets purchased through donor funds are properly utilized and safe guarded
Identify finance risks facing the grant and share with management
Administration
Attend program technical meetings and give feedback and updates on financial aspect of the assigned grants.
Ensure good storage of financial reports and records in line with the WVK and donor requirements
Ensure all copies of final signed Grant agreements documents between donors and WVK is available on file
Supervises the driver
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in finance and accounting, business management, business administration
Basic understanding of project management
Required Education & Certification
Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, Accounting or Finance or related field
CPA Section 4 or intermediate
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills.
Practical experience of using SUN system accounting Software is preferred
Advanced excel and analytical skills
Compatibility with WV’s Mission, ethos, policies and core values.
A team player.
World Vision Kenya:
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