Grants and Subcontracts Finance Associate

Огляд

Chemonics is an international development consulting firm founded in 1975 that implements International Technical Assistance Projects. The vacancy involves work in the USAID Transformation Communications Activity.

Обов'язки

• review budgets for price reasonableness and conduct market research to verify pricing for subcontract proposals and grant applications, documenting the process accordingly
• provide recommendations and/or lead financial negotiation for subcontracts and grants
• liaise with grantees/subcontractors regarding financial documentation required to initiate activities
• contribute to and/or draft memoranda of negotiation and other relevant documentation for the Awards Team
• serve as a resource to grantees and subcontractors for questions regarding monthly financial reports, expenditures, cost share, allowability issues, etc.
• review financial reports, compile payment request packages, and ensure timely payments to the sub-recipients and contractors
• prepare and regularly update the activities tracker to forecast and track all planned and actual activities and funds disbursements
• maintain Excel spreadsheets and/or other tool to systemically collect and track subcontractor and grantee expenses
• monitor payments and expenses and coordinate with the technical team and Awards team to ensure that activities are being carried out on time
• provide financial capacity building and training as needed by project partners
• ensure that all files are maintained in conformance with the Chemonics filing system and are up-to-date and audit ready at all times
• assist with other aspects of Awards management as time allows and as directed
• comply with Chemonics’ standards of business conduct
• perform other appropriate tasks as requested

Вимоги

• energy, positivity, and a strong willingness to learn while making a positive impact
• university degree, preferably in finance, accounting, business administration, international relations, social sciences, communications, or related field
• 2+ years of relevant working experience in financial management, accounting, and/or grants/subcontracts/procurement
• professional experience with international donor programs, particularly USAID preferred
• demonstrated ability to work productively within a team
• excellent administrative, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• outstanding attention to detail and analytical skills
• excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment
• strong Microsoft Excel skills, and knowledge of Office applications
• ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form in Ukrainian, and English. Outstanding written and spoken English skills are desired

Умови

• work in Kyiv
• long-term estimated period of performance