Grant Accountant: Global NGO Finance & Grants Expert

World Vision International; Victoria; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision Australia is seeking a Grant Accountant to manage financial support for grants and contracts, ensuring robust financial design and management of field projects.

The role involves budgeting, donor compliance, and financial analysis to mitigate risks while supporting country offices and impact managers in cash flow and budget control. This position empowers teams to deliver measurable outcomes for vulnerable communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an international or multilateral organisation.
• Experience managing institutional donor contracts and compliance.
• Experience building and interpreting financial models in a commercial setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain budgets and donor guidelines to support acquisitions.
• Conduct financial modelling and data analysis for contracts and opportunities.
• Identify financial risks during proposal development and recommend mitigations.
• Support field offices with project financial management advice including currency, cash flow and budget.
• Leverage internal tools and reports to improve financial controls and processes.
• Lead the development and delivery of training programmes for field offices.
• Prepare financial acquittals in line with donor requirements and ensure timely sign-off.
• Build rapport and become a trusted advisor to stakeholders.
• Influence decisions to align with the mission.

Skills

Financial modelling

Donor contracts management

Stakeholder management

NGO sector knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance

Chartered Accountant or CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Power BI

Job description

World Vision Australia is seeking a Grant Accountant to manage financial support for grants and contracts, ensuring robust financial design and management of field projects.

The role involves budgeting, donor compliance, and financial analysis to mitigate risks while supporting country offices and impact managers in cash flow and budget control. This position empowers teams to deliver measurable outcomes for vulnerable communities.