Grants Finance Senior Associate

3 months ago


Nairobi, Kenya Corporate Staffing Services Full time

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One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty.

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Senior Leadership Collaboration: Engage with senior leaders to understand organizational goals and align grant funding strategies accordingly. Complex Grants Management: Oversee the management of complex grants, ensuring adherence to donor requirements and reporting. Staff Management: Supervise and mentor junior members of the grants finance team, providing guidance on grant budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Grant Database Management: Maintain grant information within our database system (Salesforce), ensuring accuracy and completeness. Grants Reporting and Compliance: Lead the preparation of comprehensive donor budget reports, monitor grant spending versus budget, and ensure compliance with donor requirements. Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between the finance team, the field team and the fundraising team, providing regular updates on grant progress, compliance, and financial performance. Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance our grant tracking systems, databases, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy Career Growth and Development We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

5+ years of experience in grants management within the development sector, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex grant portfolios Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred Expertise in financial grants management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes Proficiency with CRM systems, particularly Salesforce, for grant management and reporting Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to perform complex functions and data analysis Proficient in analyzing complex datasets for strategic decision-making Adept communicator, skillfully engaging stakeholders across all organizational levels. Preferred Start Date

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