Project Accountant at Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the project finances whilst ensuring compliance with internal controls and donor regulations.
• Provide financial reports as required internally and also externally by donors.
• Develop policies and procedures for the project financial management and ensure compliance with the same.
• Monitor grants for legal, financial, and program compliance including but not limited to ensuring that grant requirements are correctly documented in the grant files.
• Manage the project budget to ensure project expenditures are approved and allocated to the respective budget lines.
• Ensure payments for projects are made on a timely basis in accordance with project guidelines and requirements.
• Coordinate with other project partners to achieve synergy in project financial management.

The requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least CPA II
• Excellent MS Excel and MS Word skills.
• Working knowledge of Project Accounting and Book keeping Procedures.
• Superior analytical, organizational, interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar or related role.