Grants Accountant – Lilongwe – Plan Malawi
Review all budgets for each project and all budget modifications and submit the same to the Country fiancé Manager for incorporation into country budgets , Frequently visit all grant funded projects to verify that resources are optimally used liquidated and submit a project visits report to Country Finance Manager and Resource mobilisation Manager, Assessment of partner gaps in the financial management of projects and prepare action plan for addressing such gaps, Prepare financial management training programs and facilitate project start up workshops for all partners, Liaise with the M&E and Grants Coordinator on changes in budget on the indicative budget schedule on SharePoint, Review of payment requests, Review grants related Project Outlines to ensure that all agreed outputs and account lines have been used and then attach account lines to Grant Agreement Documents (GAD) in general Ledger, Preparing monthly grant financial reports for CFM review as
well as quarterly reports for donors in compliance with the GAD requirements/donor requirements using relevant reporting tools, Lead in Grants external audits, Update monthly partners register and follow up with PA Accountants for liquidations , Assist with moth end processes and preparation and posting of journal entries, Assist in developing budgets for grant proposals, monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
Degree in Accounting, or ACCA or equivalent qualification an d3 yrs of progressive experience – preferably in an INGO, Proficiency in computerised accounting applications, Conversant with budgeting planning, implementation and monitoring, Ability to prepare period financial reports to donors on tight deadlines, Conversant with project management cycle
well as quarterly reports for donors in compliance with the GAD requirements/donor requirements using relevant reporting tools, Lead in Grants external audits, Update monthly partners register and follow up with PA Accountants for liquidations , Assist with moth end processes and preparation and posting of journal entries, Assist in developing budgets for grant proposals, monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
Degree in Accounting, or ACCA or equivalent qualification an d3 yrs of progressive experience – preferably in an INGO, Proficiency in computerised accounting applications, Conversant with budgeting planning, implementation and monitoring, Ability to prepare period financial reports to donors on tight deadlines, Conversant with project management cycle
Attractive remuneration packages will be given to the successful candidates, Applications with detailed CV, contact phone numbers and 3 traceable refs must be forwarded to the following address by close of business on 29th May, The Country Director, Plan Malawi, Off Presidential Way, Area 14 Block A/100, P O Box 2053, Lilongwe, or email to recruitment.mw@plan-international.org
