Human Rights Watch Financial Planning and Analysis Grants Analyst (Coordinator) - Jobs in Kenya
The Finance Division of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking a Grants Analyst to provide support to the Financial Planning & Analysis (“FP&A”) team. The Finance Division is led by the Director of Finance and is responsible for providing fiscal management, implementing financial strategy, and maintaining the fiscal integrity of HRW. The FP&A Grants Analyst reports to the FP&A Manager, who is based in New York. The FP&A Grants Analyst will preferably be based in a time zone that has significant overlap with New York or Nairobi, where relevant team members are located.
Due to COVID-19, many of our global offices are operating in reduced capacities. The successful candidate may be required to work remotely as local mandates necessitate. We recognize that this moment, during the pandemic, is a uniquely difficult time for most people, particularly those with caregiving responsibilities, and we aim to be as flexible and supportive as possible in both the recruitment for and onboarding of this position.
Responsibilities
1. Coordinate projects funded by designated grants by updating the appropriate allocation of funds and providing guidance, instruction and training to staff affected by the projects;
2. Prepare and maintain grant budgets and related expense reports, including internal and external reports, and review all expenditures and contracts for accuracy and availability of funds; liaise with Development staff to ensure grants are being used and reported appropriately and within designated time frame;
3. Support the awards management process (AMP) by working with Development staff on strategically allocating funds according to donor and organizational needs, responding to donor inquiries, performing reallocations, and monitoring projects’ progress against milestones and deadlines;
4. Support the team on implementation of a collaborative, automated grant project tracking system with Development and Program staff, including documentation of all grant-related procedures and guidelines;
5. Implement new tools and processes to allow for more efficient and accurate grant reporting;
6. Reconcile revenue data between FP&A, accounting and Development databases;
7. Produce specialized financial reports for donors and HRW charities and entities, as well as revenue-specific reports and schedules for auditors as needed;
8. Analyze expense report results and provide additional reports and details as needed or requested;
9. Perform additional tasks as required by the FP&A Manager.
Qualifications
Education: A bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of work experience and qualifications, is required.
Experience: A minimum of two years of direct finance and/or grants experience is required. Prior experience working in nonprofit/NGO finance is highly desirable.
Related Skills and Knowledge:
1. Previous experience in and/or demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit finance and fund accounting is required.
2. Strong computer knowledge, including advanced ability with Microsoft Excel and a highly developed understanding of spreadsheet and database systems is required.
3. Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining a strong attention to detail are required.
4. Self-motivation and the ability to take initiative, prioritize with minimal supervision, and work
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