Grants Management Associate at Sanergy

About the role

The Grants Associate will ensure that Grants/Project Funds update & management on a monthly basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Grants/Project Funds update & management on a monthly basis
• Track monthly grants expenses for the organisation
• Prepare financial reporting documentation for grantors
• Prepare accounting-related due diligence for potential grantors
• For any grants that require audit, direct the external audit & support with back-up documentation when required
• Record commitments to properly accrue revenue
• Reconcile Grants Receivable vs schedules of payments expected
• Lead grants-related testing and communication with auditors
• Monitor latest developments, laws etc. and adjust guidelines and processes to keep us aligned with best practices.
• Other ad hoc tasks as may be called upon

Qualifications

• BCOM degree (Accounting,Finance)
• A minimum of CPA 1 or it's equivalent 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy Accounting environment with at least 1year in grants management.
• Advanced excel knowledge a MUST
• Be an excellent team player/collaborator with excellent communication skills
• Have demonstrated the ability to act decisively and resolve problems

Job Location

Head office - Nairobi