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Manage a portfolio of seven budgets supported by various USAID funding streamsMonitor expenditures against activity budgets utilizing detailed trackingUnderstand and apply government rules and regulationsWork with team leaders to develop new work plan budgets on an annual basisInterview candidates for open finance positions within CCPTrain and mentor new finance staff membersConduct financial and procurement trainings for the CCP and country field offices (Mali, Cote d'Ivoire)Review all procurement documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness before approving transactionsContinue duties of the Research Service Analyst position

Ensured that post-award responsibilities are completed, including budget distribution, account reconciliation, e-form setup, effort reporting, cost transfers, paying invoices and paperwork finalization related to subcontract setup.Served as liaison between research units, program staff, field office staff, central offices and funding agencies.Maintained ongoing updates and communications related to current grants and contracts, this includes regular auditing and reporting to principal investigators and departmental leadership. Assist with closeouts as needed.Conducted complex award management activities and provide oversight to other employees, including monitoring and managing accounts, audits, evaluations, and reporting.Reviewed budgets and related justification for appropriateness and completeness of content. Ensures that all applicable and indirect costs have been applied. May also provide groundwork for subcontract negotiations.Ensured compliance in all other areas related to grant and contract management, including sponsoring organization guidelines, internal protocols, accurate protocol information within grant documents, conflicts of interest, etc.Managed all assigned grant submissions to ensure timeliness and accuracy.Coordinated the process of setting up awards in designated department/division after grant number is assigned, including reviewing award, verifying award set-up and ensuring personnel is setup appropriately.Provided information and direct assistance required to complete contract and grant closeouts

Mentor new team membersWork on special projects as they become availableNominee of the Just Honoring U employee recognition programContinue duties of Accountant I position

Establish master data for awards in SAPReview the notice of award for terms and conditions in order to establish the award and budget data in the accounting system (SAP)Update SAP master data and budgets due to changes in the terms and conditions of an awardCollaborate with departmental personnel Generate BW reports by award to obtain revenue and expenditure information for the financial reporting processAnalyze the award’s revenues and expenditures by executing a BW report to ensure that the SAP data matches the financial report submitted to the sponsor.Submit financial reports to the sponsoring agency per the terms and conditions of the awardExecute the award close out processReview invoices submitted by the Applied Physics Laboratory to ensure data is accurate and matches SAP