Grants Accounting Officer

6-month mission starting immediatelyInternational organization located in GenevaAbout Our ClientOur client is an international organization located in Geneva.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Grants Accounting Officer to support project teams with the financial management and administration of grants received from donors.In details:Financial management and accountingMonitor project expenditure in collaboration with project managers, addressing variances and mitigating actionsMaintain accurate accounts and allocation of expenditure, ensuring adequate supporting documents for all grant-funded expenditurePrepare funding requests to the donor and monitor grant incomeProvide support and guidance to budget holders on monitoring the project budget and forecastingUndertake project financial close out (including reconciliations)Allocate staff costs to grant-funded projects based on timesheetsSupport with budgeting and forecasting for the organizational budget preparation and monitoring cyclesProvide support with year-end processes and statutory auditsGrants complianceEnsure compliance with donors\‘ financial requirements, rules and regulations, and internal and external deadlinesPrepare accurate, timely financial reports as per donors\‘ requirementsProvide training, guidance, and direction to internal staff and project partners to ensure compliance with donors\‘ requirementsWork closely with the project teams to ensure that required procurement processes are followedCoordinate project audits, liaise with auditors and project team, collate audit documentation, and respond to auditors\‘ queriesSupport grant proposals, including budget development and financial reviewFollow up on audit recommendations and corrective actionsThe Successful ApplicantThe successful Grants Accounting Officer will bring the following background and experience:Recognised qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business AdministrationAt least 3 years of relevant professional experience in financial project accounting and controlling or financial grant accounting and controlling preferably in a global company with international exposure or in external audit with a Big Four FirmDemonstrated experience in grants financial management and compliance with contracts (in particular with donors\‘ contracts)Demonstrated experience in financial reporting to donorsExperience in audit preparation and coordinationClose attention to detail and accuracy, with strong analytical skillsFluency in English, both written and spoken, with attentive listening abilities and able to communicate clearly and conciselyFlexibility, initiative, ability to work autonomously and to manage workload to meet deadlinesExcellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with a service-oriented attitudeWhat\’s on OfferThe opportunity to join a dynamic international organization.#J-18808-Ljbffr