Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Role
• The Project Support Accountant will work closely with program teams to support them in project budgeting, financial planning, and finance management.
• Responsibilities include assisting with the selection of Implementing Partners (IPs) and ensuring correct fund disbursement to IPs.
• Additionally, the Project Support Accountant is responsible for helping to ensure that grant-related risk-management practices are adhered to and the implementation of effective grant management systems, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

Reporting line: The position reports to the Grants and Contracts Manager
Supervises: None

Scope of Responsibilities
The Project Support Accountant will be responsible for the following key tasks:
• Support project teams and key stakeholders in clarifying resourcing requirements and developing comprehensive project budgets and annual work plans
• Support project leads in effectively managing each project’s finances, achieving value for money, and ensuring compliance with AFR and Funders policies
• Manage the processes associated with sub granting for the projects being supported, ensuring that funds are disbursed to Implementing Partners in accordance with the signed contracts and AFR & Donor contracts
• Work together with project teams to assist with the initial selection, assessment, and subsequent on-boarding of Implementing Partners (IPs)
• Ensure that all risk management and accountability provisions are adhered to by both AFR staff and implementing partners in the projects being supported
• And other duties as requested by the Grants and Contracts Manager

Education and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting /Finance management (required)
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA (desired)
• Knowledge and working experience with an accounting software package
• At least 5 years’ experience in grants, sub grants and budget management and proposal budgeting at similar level, of which at least 3 in the development sector
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and good skills in using financial software applications
• Thorough understanding of financial accounting, reporting, and grants, sub grants and contracts management processes
• Solid knowledge of key donor regulations and compliance requirements
• Proven track record of effective analysis, proactive problem solving, and financial trouble shooting
• Good understanding of fund accounting, financial analysis, and auditing
• Good oral and written communication skills in English; French and Kinyarwanda are also an advantage


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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