Project Financial Analysis and Support (PLANS) Consultant at Bioversity International

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of grants in relation to budget proposal preparation, grant financial monitoring and grant financial reporting.
• Work closely with the PLANS unit ensuring accurate financial information and update data to be included in the Institutional Financial Reports and the budget information related to Research.
• Ensure compliance with Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT full cost recovery methodology, donor rules, and timely submission of financial information to the HUB.
• Support Project Financial External Audits ensuring the timely submission of Audit information, compliance with audit requirements and timely implementation of audit recommendations.
• Support the review of partners’ budgets and financial reports, including the reporting terms and conditions on LOAs ensuring compliance with donor rules accompanied by GMU.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports, following donor requirements, and internal guidelines for different audiences.
• Support Project Leaders on project proposals, the financial status of their respective projects, cash requirements, funds availability, and any other financial indicator.
• Review project expense recording and ensure compliance to policy, procedures and donor requirements.

Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Accounting/project management certification desired.
• Strong proficiency of the English language, both written and spoken.
• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience in a closely related field gained in an international organization including budgeting, accounting guidelines and financial management of projects.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices and procedures relevant to not-for profit organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with other national and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong client service orientation.
• High level of computer skills, ability to handle complex financial and budgeting systems including excellent knowledge of Excel and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of IFRS.