Grants and Compliance Officer at IMPACT - Civil Society R...

Intro

Join the IMPACT Family as a Grants and Compliance Officer and play an instrumental role in managing compliance with sub-grant requirements for a USG-funded program.

Tasks

Support the Finance and Compliance Manager in ensuring compliance with USG rules and regulations
Assist in the financial management of the program, including preparation of regular financial reports
Work with the finance team on costs allocations including salaries, activities, and shared costs
Follow up with the logistics team on travel arrangements and manage the bookings
Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures
Provide training and technical assistance to local partners on financial management and compliance
Assist in the management of the program’s budget and support the effective monitoring and tracking of program expenditures
Assist in compliance with program reporting requirements
Support on developing budgets and reviewing financial report with grantees
Follow up on grantees’ payments and other transfers to the field
Review and verify grantees financial transactions
Coordinate closely with other members of the program team regarding grantee budget development
Review and approve financial reports by grantees
Coach grantees on best practices in developing the budget and USG regulation compliance
Oversee field officer site visits to grantees to ensure financial compliance

Requirements

Minimum of three years of progressive experience in financial and grants management within a leading NGO or business environment
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
Proficient knowledge of U.S. Government (USG) rules and regulations
Strong background in compliance management
Proven expertise in budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting
Ability to convert complex financial data into clear and informative reports
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks
Exceptional organizational abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English