Grants Finance Manager
Current• Directly manage the periodic preparation of external financial reports ensuring proper utilization of restricted funds;• Periodically review accounts and project spending performance and provide feedback and analysis to project leaders on variances and areas affecting donor compliance; • Review internal and external project budgets making sure expenses are sound, properly presented and meeting cost-recovery targets;• Coach Program staff on project budgeting and planning;• Coordinate the preparation and execution of grant-specific audits working closely with CFO, Finance and Operations teams and Program staff;• In collaboration with the Finance team, work and improve on cost allocations, general accounting, internal controls and administrative systems;• Ensure that adequate financial systems are in place and are in accordance with CPI policies and procedures and grant and donor requirements;• Develop new processes and procedures for efficient functioning of project financial processes;• Ensure the integrity of finance records and assist in creating and streamlining knowledge management systems and processes;• Compile finance content required under Requests for Proposals, manage financial aspects of donor due diligence requests, review new grant and contract agreements for key financial information and flag issues;• Support the administration of subgrant agreements including due diligence, financial oversight, and monitoring;• Track and review project cashflow and advance/reimbursement requests to donors;• Provide day to day finance support to the CFO; liaise with operations and Research staff to ensure processes are clear and deadlines are met.