Grants Accountant для роботи в Програмі USAID “Конкурентоспроможна економіка України”

Competitive Economy Program

Chemonics International, a global consulting and international development firm, seeks a Grants Accountant, full-time position, for the USAID-funded Competitive Economy Program (CEP). This five-year program will encourage startup businesses and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), increase domestic market competition, and support the competitiveness of Ukrainian firms in international markets. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

The Grants Accountant will support CEP Grants and Subcontracts Team and CEP Operations Team with tasks related to grants, subcontracts, finance, and operations. He / She will be responsible for maintaining financial, accounting, and grant support services to meet the needs of the CEP Program and the donor. This position is also responsible for the operations of grant/subcontract administration and related accounting duties. The Grants Accountant will focus primarily on budgeting, monthly projections of grants and subcontracts spending, compliance, accuracy of financial reporting from grantees, financial/accounting capacity building of grantees, reporting and variance analysis functions.

The Grants Accountant’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

For Grants/Subcontracts Team:

• Performs grant-related functions, including budget and expense analysis, reconciliations, re-budgeting, and grant closeout functions required by the Grants Manual;
• Tracks the submission of Grantees/Subcontractors’ financial reports and milestones. Receives financial reports and milestones, and reviews for compliance with Grant agreement, budget, and implementation plan, Ukrainian legislation and USAID rules and regulations etc. Reviews justification of revisions of the Grant/Subcontract budget. Supports with grant modifications as needed;
• Reviews travel expense reports submitted by Grants/Subcontracts & Procurement Team. Consults employees if necessary;
• Assists with bank payments related to Grants/Subcontracts;
• Assists with booking records into ABACUS system in the part of Grants/Subcontracts activities;
• Notifies Grants/Subcontracts Team on issues with Grant/Subcontract payments; contacts Grantees/Subcontractors and obtain missing source documents;
• Supports in maintaining up-to-date Grantees/Subcontractors’ databases, inclusive of target dates and renewals; proactively advises management in advance of any pending triggers, milestone due dates, deadlines, or termination dates;
• Works with the Grants and Subcontracts team, as well as the Chief Accountant/Finance Manager on cash flow forecasts (in a part of projecting Grants/Subcontracts spending and payment to grantees/subcontractors) and wire transfer requests preparation.

For Operations Team:

• Works with Program primary payment documents: contact vendors, collects and reviews primary payment documents to make sure they follow Chemonics and U.S. government policies and regulations, and Ukrainian legislation;
• As needed, implement duties of CEP Chief Accountant / Finance Manager during his / her leave;
• Provides support to the Procurement Specialist and Operations team with inventory of property as needed;
• Participates in demobilization activities including: ensuring proper disposition of property according to Ukrainian and USAID regulations;
• Performs other tasks as requested by the Grants Manager, Operations Director, Chief Accountant, or Finance Manager.

The required and/or preferred qualifications for the Grants Accountant’ position are:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, audit, economics, entrepreneurship or related field;
• Prior experience in administration, accounting, or grants management. USAID project experience is preferred;
• Experience in project administration tasks, including filing and budgeting;
• Proven experience demonstrating attention to detail;
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity;
• Proficiency in English and Ukrainian required.

Please note the shortlisted candidates will be requested to take an accounting test after the successful interview.

Application Instructions:

Please send a CV and brief letter of interest indicating related experience and achievements by June 05, 2020 to [email protected]. Please include your name and “Grants Accountant” in the subject line. Please note the position is open for Ukrainian citizens only. Candidates will be reviewed and interviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.