Accounting and Grants Manager

Title	Accounting and Grants Manager
Location	USA
Programme	Social Development - All
Agency	Aga Khan Foundation
Deadline	15 Sept 2011

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private, international, non-denominational agencies founded by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Network's organisations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to culture, rural development and the promotion of private-sector enterprise. AKDN is dedicated to improving living conditions and opportunities for the poor, without regard to faith, origin or gender. More information....

The Position

Supervise and manage Accounting and Grants staff;

Review and approve planned expenditures and approve invoices for payments;

Review and post journal entries into GL;

Assist in preparation of annual budget;

Prepare monthly financial statements for submission to management and head office;

Analyze and provide narrative explanations for variances for Administrative and Programs budget;

Responsible for full cycle accounting;

Assist in conjunction with other AKF field units in development of grant budget for new proposals;

Report program grant expenditures to donor agencies;

Drawdown and disburse grant funds;

Monitor burn rates on grants;

Support and facilitate annual financial statement and grant audits;

The Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance along with an MBA or equivalent related professional working experience;

Accounting or Finance Department management experience is advantageous;

Experience with grants and grants accounting is highly desirable;

Non-profit accounting experience is a plus;

Excellent inter-personal and communications skills;

Ability to work in a fast paced, culturally diverse environment;

Excellent writing, editing, and oral presentation skills;

Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills;

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Accounting and Grants Manager