Grants Contracts Budget Management and Business control
- Responsible for supporting Business control specialist-grants on the management of all donor contracts in the Country Office.
- Coordinate with the Global Office Budget Development team and ensure that the budget development is finalized on time and sufficient time is allowed for the review of the budget by the CO team (CFM and CD).
- Provide support on the project audit process by responding to auditors all requests on time. Make sure the audit process is smooth and the final project audit report is clean. The audit report should be shared to donor on time.
- Report on time all government finance requirements such as tax and other regulations relating to the project.
- Post the donor reports in SAP Business by design on time.
- Support the project closure process both as per donor requirement and SNV requirement especially on finance related matters (all expenditure related to the project have been posted all revenue fully recorded and fund received from donor) any pending item related to project should be cleared.
Management of sub-grants consortium partners partners and consultants
- Manage all assigned sub-grants partners consultants and sub-contractors and ensure they comply with the contractual terms donor compliances in relation to finance SNV policies and all applicable donor laws rules and regulations.
- Before the contract is signed make sure you review the terms of the contract and all financial risks are minimized as much as possible check donor budget availability.
- If liquidation report/expenditure report verification is complete post the report in SAP Business by design and link it to respective downpayment.
- Follow up with the grants /Business control specialist Conducting periodic visits and reviews of the systems and process of the sub-grantee and conduct the periodic monitoring of the cost incurred and reported..
- Any other relevant task that may be assigned by your line manager.
Qualifications :
Education:
Bachelors degree in finance /Accounting.
Experience:
- 5 years relevant experience in similar positions.
- Good knowledge in analysing data
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices.
- Experience in the NGO sector.
Training: Training on Computerized Accounting
Technical Skill:
- Proficiency in computer (Word Excel & Access).
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
- Firm belief in teamwork gender equality conceptual understanding of participatory approach and sustainable development.
- Proactive and efficient on performing your tasks.
- Skill in the use of SAP by Design accounting software more advantageous.
Competencies:
- Accuracy
- Controlling progress
- Service minded
- Integrity
- Result orientation and proactiveness
Additional Information :
Contract Type: National
Expected start date: October 1 2025.
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Contract Duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.
How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 25th of August 2025. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be in the strictest confidence.
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.
SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Working at SNV
SNV offers a challenging work environment opportunities to lead and innovate and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an internal and global network of experts.
Vetting
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time