Grants and Finance Associate

Dimagi; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 604 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social enterprise based in Cape Town is seeking a Grants and Finance Associate to support financial management and administrative requirements of various projects. The role includes preparing financial reports, maintaining tracking systems, and collaborating with international teams. Candidates should have relevant experience or a degree in Grants Management, strong organizational and analytical skills, and proficiency in various cloud-based tools. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

100% employer-sponsored medical aid

5% match to Employees’ Retirement Fund

30 days paid time off

Unlimited sick time

Home office setup benefit

Professional Development Benefit

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a similar position or relevant degree with experience.
• Sound knowledge of financial accounting policies.
• Experience working remotely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial reports and project fund requests.
• Maintain financial reporting and tracking systems.
• Support project delivery and partner communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite

Adaptability

Education

Relevant degree in Grants Management or a related field

Tools

Salesforce

Sage Intacct

Jira

Clockify

Expensify

Job description

About Us

Dimagi is an award-winning social enterprise and a certified B-corp and Benefit Corporation. We build software solutions and provide technology consulting services to improve the quality of essential services for underserved populations. Our open-source technology platform, CommCare, is the world’s most widely-used and researched mobile data collection platform for frontline workers. Our choice to be a certified B-Corp and Benefit Corporation signals to our partners, our team members, and our communities that we take action in using business as a force for good. Together we combine our passion and commitment to tackle complex health and social inequities and work towards a brighter future for all.

About the position

The ideal candidate will be based in South Africa.

The Grants and Finance Associate is a supportive role to the Project Finance team and will support the management of the financial, contractual, and administrative requirements of Dimagi’s projects - this includes projects funded by US Federal, State, and Local governments, NGOs, Family Foundations, and Private enterprises. The Grants and Finance Associate also provide some support to BP&F (Budgets, Planning and Financing), a sub team of finance.

As a member of the Project Finance team, this role also requires additional ongoing coordination with colleagues based in other country offices as well as with various partners all around the world. The Project Finance Associate will report to the Project Finance Manager.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare accurate financial reports and project fund requests in close coordination with senior project staff and ensure that all financial reporting is delivered to partners within the required timelines.
• Maintain financial reporting and tracking systems that provide data measurements on the financial performance of project activities.
• Contribute to the budgeting process by offering targeted support to the budgets team as needed.
• Provide ongoing financial administration support on projects and running the back office steps for contracts in JIRA and Salesforce.
• Maintain project and grant budgets and track and compare projected expenditures to actual expenditures, ensuring contract compliance
• Prepare project invoicing according to the budget and ensure that billing is completed and shared with partners timeously. Follows acceptable accounting processes and procedures.
• Support project delivery, vendor and partner communications and requests, and develop and maintain relationships with project managers / delivery teams and partners.
• Provide support to the BP&F team for internal projects/initiatives expense tracking, coordinated by the Accounting Manager.
• Participate and contribute to the annual external INC/Global audit, including the A-133 audit and assist in the preparation of audit files shared by the project finance team.
• Complete any various statutory registrations and financial documents for the company which Project Finance is responsible for.
• Work on various cloud-based systems for accounting, task and time management, and project management (Salesforce, Sage Intacct, Jira, Clockify, Expensify, Slack, Gmail etc.) and supporting the allocation and correct flow of Project Finance’s jira cases.
• Provide support on Ad hoc requests and Project Finance initiatives and contribute to the workflow of the global BizOps team.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Relevant (3-5 years) experience working in a similar position OR relevant degree with experience in Grants Management, Project Management, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Sound knowledge of financial accounting policies and procedures
• Analytical and detail-oriented, reliable and committed
• Strong organization, prioritization, planning, and problem-solving skills; able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Intermediate MS Office and Google Office Suite, with a focus on Excel/Google Sheets functions
• Experience working on cloud-based systems
• Flexible and easily adaptable to new processes and systems
• Ability to work with a portfolio of partners and in a team
• Ability to work under pressure and is a fast learner

Bonus Points

• Knowledge of US Government Cost Accounting Standard
• Knowledge of US Government contracts
• Knowledge of Financial Audits and Requirements (in particular, knowledge of Uniform Guidance Single Audits) as well as NICRA or indirect cost-rates
• Experience with contract review on US Government projects
• Experience working with an international team and different time zones
• Experience working remotely

Compensation and Benefits

We aim to make a difference, not just as a company but also as an employer. We are transparent about salaries at all levels of the organization and have a standard, global pay scale for all positions that is non-negotiable. The gross salary for this position which is affiliated with Dimagi's Cape Town office, is 603,703 ZAR annually.

The benefits we offer are geared towards having a strong impact on our staff’s well-being. The final Cost-to-Company (CTC) number will be shared with you if you are offered this position. A few of our key benefits are outlined below:

• 100% employer-sponsored medical aid for employees
• 5% match to Employees’ Retirement Fund
• 30 days paid time off inclusive of holidays
• Unlimited sick time and excellent parental leave policy
• Home office setup and remote work benefit
• Professional Development Benefit
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through ComPsych

Dimagi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, national origin, family or parental status, veteran or disability status.