Emergency Response Roster - Grants Accountant

Job description

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Employee Contract Type: International Assignment (WVI – Paid via GCLA) Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Job Description: *Country location to be determined based on response. Children’s lives can change in an instant in the wake of war, disasters and humanitarian emergencies. We see how vulnerable they are and how much they need our protection. Joining our Emergency Response Roster means you can be a part of our response, providing immediate support when disaster strikes. Please note: A pplying to our roster is not for immediate employment. Acceptance to our Emergency Response Roster pre-qualifies you to work or deploy with us in future responses. Here’s where you come in: Job Purpose The Grants Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial management of grant-funded projects by ensuring accurate financial compliance, reporting, and effective partnership management, particularly in emergency response and humanitarian contexts. This role includes financial reporting, budget tracking, compliance monitoring, and local partner financial oversight. The Grants Accountant ensures that all grant-related transactions are in line with donor regulations and World Vision International (WVI) financial policies. Key Responsibilities Grant Financial Management and Budgeting: Maintain detailed financial records for all grant activities, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and internal policies. Assist in the preparation of accurate grant budgets and track expenditures against approved budgets. Oversee the disbursement and reconciliation of grant funds allocated to projects and local partners. Monitor expenditure trends and alert management of any budget variances . Financial Reporting & Compliance Prepare and submit accurate, timely financial reports to donors and relevant stakeholders. Conduct regular financial reconciliations to ensure that all grant expenditures are properly accounted for. Collaborate with the Grants Finance Manager to address donor inquiries and ensure all reporting requirements are met. Ensure adherence to donor financial policies and internal accounting procedures. Local Partner Financial Oversight (grant related). Support local partners in financial management by providing training and technical assistance. Assess partners’ financial capabilities and recommend process improvements to strengthen compliance. Ensure that partners’ financial reporting aligns with donor and organizational standards. Conduct financial reviews and compliance assessments for partners receiving grant funds. Audit Preparation & Support Assist in preparing for internal and external audits, ensuring all grant-related financial transactions are properly documented. Organize and maintain financial records to facilitate smooth audit processes. Address audit findings by implementing corrective actions and process improvements KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Required Professional Experience Minimum 3 years of experience in finance, with a strong focus on grant-funded project financial management. Familiarity with donor regulations (BHA, ECHO, UN agencies, etc.) is required. Proficiency in financial software, budget tracking, and compliance monitoring. Strong ability to conduct reconciliations and financial variance analysis. Willingness to be deployed on short notice to emergency settings with limited resources. Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other Qualifications Certifications: CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred. NGO Experience: Prior experience working with international NGOs in grant financial management. System Proficiency: Knowledge of financial reporting tools, accounting software, and ERP systems. Position’s physical requirements Ability to work long hours in stressful and demanding environments. Require d travel and/or work environment accommodations Ability to travel to/within domestically and Internationally as required Work hours are often in excess of 12 hours per day during difficult periods of the response Responses are often mounted in insecure or natural disaster-prone contexts, which may disrupt normal work patterns and generate staff safety issues. Work and housing environments may at times be well below normal standards in terms of facilities, equipment, food availability and hygiene. Required Language(s) Proficiency in English (written and spoken); additional fluency in French, Arabic, or Spanish is preferred. Applicant Types Accepted: Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted