Grant Accountant – Finance & Grant Management

About the role

The Grant Accountant will support project budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance for donor‑funded programmes. Working closely with project teams, you will ensure that grant finances align with organisational policies and donor regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and monitor project budgets, ensuring alignment with goals and donor requirements.
• Prepare monthly cash‑flow forecasts and quarterly cash‑flow analyses for donor approval.
• Update and reconcile MyPbas and Sun 6 systems to maintain accurate budget commitments.
• Classify budgets using WV analysis codes, post entries in Sun 6, and adjust as needed.
• Review grant coding, vouchers, and journal entries for compliance with financial policies and donor terms.
• Produce high‑quality financial reports, including quarterly financial reports, pipeline analyses, and annual expenditure analyses.
• Monitor actual expenditures against approved donor line items, flag irregularities, and recommend adjustments.
• Upload transactions to the general ledger, review invoices before payment, and ensure compliance with donor cost principles.
• Assist in developing and maintaining financial monitoring systems and support partner financial reviews.
• Support internal control setup, perform monthly accounting listings reviews, and manage vendor screening processes.

Required profile

• Experience in grant accounting or financial management within a non‑profit or humanitarian context.
• Strong understanding of donor regulations, budgeting, and financial reporting standards.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify and correct financial discrepancies.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills for reporting to donors and internal stakeholders.

Required skills

• Sun 6 financial system
• Workday time‑tracking system