Description

Prepare accurate and detailed budgets for proposals for new project opportunities, ensuring compliance with donor-specific financial requirements.
Work closely with the Program Development team and international finance colleagues to plan and execute program activities and develop budgets in response to donor tenders.
Prioritize and organize tasks related to proposal development and budget preparation to meet critical deadlines.
Prepare budgets for proposed next phases and extensions of existing projects; review and verify all financial data.
Respond to donor questions and concerns regarding proposals submitted.
Perform month-end and year-end closings, deferred revenue reconciliations, monthly sub-ledger balancing, review and verification of payments, exchange rate calculations, and prepare month-end journal entries.
Maintain the chart of accounts for projects and prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports incorporating field transactions.
Perform financial analysis and prepare donor financial reports that meet donor requirements.
Review field bank reconciliations and manage cash balances for projects.
Provide support and training to project staff and partners on accounting, budget preparation, eligibility and allocation of expenditures, and reporting.
Prepare detailed project working papers and year-end reconciliation of project accounts.
Support audits commissioned by donor agencies, monitoring visits, and participate in internal audits.
Ensure implementation of necessary financial controls, due diligence, and partner/grantee compliance with donor requirements.
Provide regular variance analysis of project implementation and offer recommendations to ensure efficient use of project funds.
Support financial aspects of new project proposal development and other duties as required.

Requirements

University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in corporate accounting, and project accounting with international operations.
Experience building budgets for international development projects is an asset
Strong proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel) including complex formulas
Proficiency with accounting packages (MS Dynamics GP, SAGE 50)
Strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills.
Capacity to identify and articulate potential problems and provide possible solutions in a concise and clear manner.
Excellent computer skills; experience with google suite is an asset.
Ability to prioritize, organize, work independently, and take initiative.
Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
Curious, enthusiastic and willing to innovate and adapt.

Benefits

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Financial Analyst, Non-Profit Sector

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