Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Grants Finance Manager to join their team and oversee the financial management of grants and funding projects.
Job Description:
The Grants Finance Manager will be responsible for supervising, directing, and reviewing the work of grants accountants and administrators to ensure compliance with financial regulations and effective deliverables. The incumbent will oversee financial reporting, cash management, audit processes, and maintain accurate records of financial transactions related to grants and funding projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and review the work of grants accountants and administrators to ensure compliance with financial regulations and effective deliverables (including, but not limited to, cash reconciliations, grants account statement reconciliation, check runs, accounts receivable transactions, fixed asset activity, payroll, accounts payable transactions, debt activity, recording of revenue and expenses, etc.).
- Develop, implement, and monitor recommendations to improve accounting processes and procedures.
- Manage the compilation of general ledger reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
- Oversee proper documentation, filing, and record maintenance of financial transactions.
- Produce grants/grantor financial reports and develop grants accounting SOPs, reporting procedures, and deliverables.
- Manage payments, claiming of funds, and ensure efficient cash management.
- Plan and oversee audit processes as per organisation and grantor requirements.
- Maintain and update organisation RT and other internally managed funders' books and prepare financial reports.
- Resolve complex accounting issues and assist management and staff in resolving financial issues.
- Produce quarterly and annual financial statements and ad hoc financial reports.
- Perform any other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Requirements & Key Competencies:
- National Diploma in Financial Management/Accounting (NQF Level 6).
- Eight (8) years' experience in a finance environment related to grants/funding, with at least five (5) years in a supervisory/management role.
- Experience in the health industry and grant finance environment (highly advantageous).
- Knowledge of relevant acts and Treasury Regulations (e.g., PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, GRAP).
- Ability to write policies and procedures.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, management, and budgeting.
- Analytical skills, time management, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and management skills.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in relevant accounting software.
- Valid driver's license.
