Manager, Grants Finance and Compliance

CARE Canada is looking for a Manager, Grants Finance and Compliance to join our team! 

ABOUT THE ROLE / WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Grants Finance and Compliance, the Manager, Grants Finance and Compliance oversees project financial accounting for a programming portfolio. They ensure that contractual and compliance requirements are met and for ensuring effective project financial management. With the underlying goal of strengthening, promoting and implementing best practices in locally-led, empowered program management, the Manager, Grants Finance and Compliance is responsible for ensuring the donor compliance requirements are met, providing analysis on project expenditure, investigating variances and providing risk mitigation.  

This involves knowledge of the project accounting cycle, continuous review, update and analysis of the portfolio performance to ensure adequate planning, forecasting and measurement of the CARE Canada budget targets relating to programs. The Manager, Grants Finance and Compliance is also expected to provide support, technical advice, and capacity building to Country Office colleagues, as necessary.  

WHAT YOU OFFER / ABOUT YOU 

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Finance Officer or Analyst 
• University degree in Accounting or similar field 
• Experience with project financial accounting functions in an NGO or similar setting 
• A thorough understanding of budgetary processes and variance analysis 
• A thorough understanding of accounting processes as they impact on the overall financial system 
• Experience communicating financial information to management and donors 
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance personnel in a clear and concise manner, without technical/accounting jargon 
• Strong computer skills specifically in Excel, Outlook and the Windows operating environment 
• Oral and written communication skills in Spanish 

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY 

• Experience working for an International non-government organisation (INGO) 
• Professional accounting designation  

WHAT WE OFFER / ABOUT CARE 

• Starting Salary Range between $78,000 – 83,000, depending on skills and experience 
• Full benefits: dental, medical, vision care, paramedical, life insurance (some exceptions may apply) and professional and confidential Employee Assistance Program services  
• Generous leave entitlements, including December holiday closure  
• International travel opportunities  
• Learning and development opportunities and specialised training  
• Flexible work hours and work from home arrangements 
• A family friendly environment  
• Amazing colleagues who are very committed to CARE’s mission 

If you are someone who thrives on challenge, loves to be part of a dynamic team and you are passionate about making a difference, then we would like to hear from you. Please apply directly at http://bit.ly/4bJGTC6 by July 28, 2024. Please note resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advertisement will be removed once candidate has been identified.  We are only able to consider candidates who currently have the right to work in Canada.