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• Tasked with monitoring of grant
  expenditures
• Provide fund clearance for expenses;
• Provide advice to staff on the allocation
  and classification of expenditures;
• Keenly monitor actual versus planned expenditures
  and request adjustments that may be required;
• Coordinate prompt and accurate billing,
  recording and reporting of revenues;
• Coordinate grant financial audits and
  assist with the institutional audit;
• Update grant managers on the status of
  their respective accounts including cash balance, funds availability,
  spend rates, and end dates. Letters of Agreement (LOA) budgets and
  compliance Review partner budgets on LOAs;
• Review finance, budget and reporting terms
  and conditions on LOAs to ensure compliance with donor terms and
  conditions;
• Review partner financial reports.
  Preparation of budgets for proposals
• Prepare and submit proposal budgets;
• Maintain and update budgets in the system
  for institutional planning documents. Preparation of grant financial reports
  
• Prepare financial statements and reports
  in line with donor and Bioversity financial policies and procedures;
• Coordinate timely submission of financial
  reports to the Grants Office for submission.
• Interpret and advise grant manager of
  donor guidelines and Bioversity financial policies and procedures;
• Participate in backup coverage for budget
  team members;
• Clearance of budget, financial reporting,
  and financial management clauses of new grant agreement contracts and
  amendments;
• Undertake other related budgetary and
  finance tasks as required;
• Mentor and supervise Budget Assistants,
  trainees and interns as needed.

• The ideal candidate for the Budget Officer
  job placement should hold a University degree in Business Administration,
  finance, accounting or related field.
• Professional financial accreditation is
  desired
• A minimum of five years’ experience in
  financial accounting, preferably in the financial management of projects
  including supervisory responsibility for staff.
• Previous exposure and experience with the
  implementation of computerized Accounting packages or ERP systems.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and
  budgeting practices and procedures, preferably in a not-for-profit
  organization or academic environment.
• Computer literacy i.e. Proficiency in MS
  Excel and working knowledge of MS Word; working knowledge of computerized
  accounting packages.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including
  the ability to work effectively with other national and cultural backgrounds,
  using courtesy and tact.
• Excellent organizational and problem
  solving skills.
• Strong client service orientation.
• Excellent command of the English language,
  both written and spoken.

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