Finance And Grants Officer at Creative Associates International

Job Detail

Location: Gombe
Experience: 3year(s)
Course of Study: Accounting
Required Grade: Not Specified

The Finance & Grants Officer will work under the supervision of the Director of Finance and will advise and assist in the design, development, and implementation of identified grants. S/he will be responsible for understanding all aspects of each grant idea and the grants approved, including the narrative, financial, procurement and logistical aspects to insure database accuracy and integrity. The Finance & Grants Officer is responsible for managing overall accounting and financial control systems for the project and for ensuring that adequate and appropriate internal controls are in place to meet generally recognized accounting standards. In addition, the Finance & Grants
Officer will manage all bookkeeping, bank accounts and cash flow to ensure sufficient funds are available for effective and efficient implementation of project activities and support programs. This position will be based in Gombe.
 
Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or equivalent;
• Minimum of three years' experience working on accounting/financial management of development programs; Financial management experience on USAID contracts/cooperative agreements, including USAID policy, procedural, and reporting requirements;
• Experience managing USAID-funded grants programs;
• Experience in field based accounting; Experience with computerized accounting and strong organizational and leadership skills