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Job Title: Grants Finance Officer
Company: Medical Teams International
Deadline: Open
About the Company:
Medical Teams International is a faith-based, not-for-profit health relief and development organization with a calling: “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.” MTI-UG operates in West Nile and Southwestern Uganda, providing comprehensive primary health care, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and nutrition services.
Job Description:
The Grants Finance Officer will support the Grants Finance Manager by monitoring specific grants as assigned. This role includes a second layer of project-specific approval for postings, maintaining, and reviewing the project general ledger. The position requires a high degree of analytical and financial reporting skills and involves working closely with program staff and donors to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Grants Financial Planning and Management (20%)
- Coordinate with project managers and technical coordinators to develop proposal budgets.
- Ensure consistency and quality between narrative and budget proposals.
- Provide technical support for project fundraising and donor fund management.
- Review project cash flow forecasts and participate in project kick-off meetings.
- Facilitate grant closure procedures and ensure compliance with donor guidelines.
- Prepare final financial reports as per donor requirements.
Grant Compliance, Information Management, Administration, and Capacity Building (20%)
- Maintain a schedule/database of grant proposals and ongoing and closed grants.
- Develop and maintain a grants management calendar.
- Maintain updated files for approved grants and special projects.
- Act as the finance focal point with donors and respond to requests for grant information.
- Organize training for staff on donor procedures and compliance regulations.
- Participate in grants-specific audits and assessments.
Grant Financial Reporting, Monitoring, and Accountability (25%)
- Prepare monthly Budget vs. Actual (BVA) reports.
- Coordinate monthly grant BVA monitoring meetings and document action points.
- Support budget revisions and provide recommendations for realignments.
- Conduct grant monitoring visits to field locations and participate in donor monitoring visits.
Grant Income and Receivables Management (10%)
- Prepare and manage project income tracking schedules.
- Prepare donor invoices and request cash disbursements.
- Review grant fund requests and confirm fund availability.
- Prepare monthly donor receivables and payables schedules.
- Ensure payroll charges for assigned grants are accurately captured.
Donor Reporting (20%)
- Manage the reporting schedule and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
- Prepare accurate financial donor reports.
- Ensure coherence between financial and narrative reports.
- Coordinate with ERP developers for reporting tools.
Sub-Grantee Management (5%)
- Conduct capacity assessments and due diligence on sub-grantees.
- Review sub-grantee financial reports and conduct expenditure verification.
- Disburse funds to sub-grantees and provide financial management training.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Commerce; Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Minimum Level 3 in progressive Accounting certification; full Chartered Accountant or CPA preferred.
- At least two years of experience in grants management overseeing multi-donor project funds.
- Experience working with INGOs is an advantage.
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP and donor requirements.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and computerized accounting software (e.g., Sage, Unit4).
- Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
- Excellent command of English and strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and maintain high accuracy in detailed records.
- Commitment to MTI Calling and adherence to the MTI Code of Conduct.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below:
MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL – Jobs in Uganda
About Medical Teams International Uganda
Industry: NGO
Location: Kampala, Uganda