Project Budget and Compliance Specialist (N-24-36)

CGIAR System Organization; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading organization is searching for a Project Budget and Compliance Specialist. This role involves overseeing financial compliance for projects globally, requiring strong financial skills and experience in managing budgets. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to donor guidelines, manage relationships with stakeholders, and oversee the project records' compliance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years professional experience.
• Knowledge of BMGF guidelines.
• Aptitude for complex regulations.

Responsabilités

• Monitor funding trends and manage compliance.
• Prepare and submit accurate donor reports.
• Develop policies related to project accounting.

Connaissances

Financial management

Analytical skills

Compliance monitoring

Financial reporting

Donor relations

Budget management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management

Bachelor’s degree in Operations

Outils

Accounting software

ERP systems

MS Office

Excel

Description du poste

Project Budget and Compliance Specialist (N-24-36)

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic Project Budget and Compliance Specialist with excellent financial and analytical skills to oversee the management of budgets and financial compliance of CIP projects globally, from proposal to completion.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor funding trends and manage capacity for the functional area to ensure compliance and delivery of financial services to projects.
• Oversee all financial aspects according to agreements, including internal ERP, IFRS, and donor guidelines, such as preparing proposal budgets, setting up projects in OCS, preparing and submitting invoices, financial reports to donors, timely corrections to the general ledger, and maintaining agreement master files.
• Work with project teams to ensure dissemination of donor-related information and adherence to donor rules and regulations.
• Maintain relations with donors and prepare reports as necessary, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions of agreements.
• Monitor project compliance, including audit reports and financial and contractual issues.
• Develop policies and procedures related to project accounting and financial management, and contribute to grants and contracts management policies.
• Monitor portfolio health, including recovery of indirect costs, risk potential, and budget variances.
• Prepare and submit timely, accurate donor reports, including invoices, and stay updated on donor regulations and CIP compliance requirements.
• Maintain all project records and files in accordance with internal controls and donor requirements.
• Prepare and submit portfolio reports on compliance and health.
• Comply with applicable health and safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Operations, or related field.
• At least 6 years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of international development funding (desirable).
• Aptitude for understanding complex regulations and monitoring financial transactions for compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) guidelines and project implementation.
• Strong knowledge of USAID projects, FAR, ADS rules, regulations, and OMB Circulars.
• Experience with accounting software packages, preferably ERP.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.