Project Budget and Compliance Specialist

CGIAR System Organization; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading international organization is seeking a Project Budget and Compliance Specialist in Montpellier. The successful candidate will oversee financial compliance and reporting, managing donor relationships and ensuring adherence to complex regulations. This role requires at least 6 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of funding guidelines. Join a dynamic team committed to making an impact in international development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance.
• At least 6 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of BMGF and USAID project guidelines.

Responsabilités

• Monitor funding trends and manage the capacity for financial services.
• Prepare and submit accurate donor reports and maintain compliance.
• Develop financial management policies and procedures.

Connaissances

Financial Management

Compliance Monitoring

Report Preparation

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, or related field

Outils

Accounting software packages (ERP Preferable)

Description du poste

Project Budget and Compliance Specialist

This position ofProject Budget and Compliance Specialist will:

• Monitor funding trends and manage capacity for the functionalarea to ensure compliance and delivery of financial services to the projects.
• Monitor all the financial aspects according to the agreement,IFRS and donor guidelines, including preparation of proposal budgets, set-up ofprojects in OCS, preparation and submission of all invoices, financial reportsto donors, timely corrections to the general ledger, and maintenance ofagreement master files.
• Work with the project team to ensure that all donor relatedinformation is disseminated to project and, therefore, abide by donor rules andregulations.
• Maintain appropriate relations with donors and make reports asnecessary, ensuring compliance with any terms or conditions agreements.
• Monitors compliance in the projects, including project auditreports and general financial and contracts issues related to projects.
• Develop policies and procedures related to projects accountingand projects financial management, as well as to contribute to those related togrants and contracts management.
• Monitor Portfolio Health: Recovery of Indirect Costs (OH,Chargebacks, Personnel), Potential Risks (Exchange Rate adjustments, BudgetVariances/Revisions, Audits tracks)
• Prepares and submits timely and accurate donor reports(W1&W2, W3 and Bilateral Funding) requesting the necessary invoices. Stay current with donor regulations and theaward requirements identified in the CIP compliance matrix, to prepare accurateand timely reports.
• Maintains all applicable project records and files in accordancewith internal controls, demonstrating compliance with donor requirements.
• Prepares and submits timely and accurate portfolio report(Compliance, Health)
• Complywith applicable health and safety CIP policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (with thesis completed) in BusinessAdministration, Financial Management, Operations or related field.
• At least 6 years of professional experience in theaccounting/finance/administrative area.
• Knowledge of the international development funding(Desirable).
• Aptitude for understanding complex regulations andmonitoring financial transactions and documentation for compliance.
• Strong Knowledge of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation(BMGF) guidelines and BMGF projects implementation.
• Strong Knowledge with USAID projects, FAR and ADSrules and regulations and OMB Circulars.
• Accounting software packages (ERP Preferable).
• Fluent in officiallanguage according to country location.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills inEnglish.