Manager, Grants Finance and Compliance Canada ● Virtual Req #282 Wednesday, July 10, 2024

CARE Canada is looking for a Manager, Grants Finance and Compliance to join our team!

ABOUT THE ROLE / WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Grants Finance and Compliance, the Manager, Grants Finance and Compliance oversees project financial accounting for a portfolio programming. They ensure that contractual and compliance requirements are met and for ensuring effective project financial management. With the underlying goal of strengthening, promoting and implementing best practices in locally-led, empowered program management, the Manager, Grants Finance and Compliance is responsible for ensuring the donor compliance requirements are met, providing analysis on project expenditure, investigating variances and providing risk mitigation.

This involves knowledge of the project accounting cycle, continuous review, update and analysis of the portfolio performance to ensure adequate planning, forecasting and measurement of the CARE Canada budget targets relating to programs. The Manager, Grants Finance and Compliance is also expected to provide support, technical advice, and capacity building to Country Office colleagues, as necessary.

WHAT YOU OFFER / ABOUT YOU

A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Finance Officer or Analyst

University degree in Accounting or similar field

Experience with project financial accounting functions in an NGO or similar setting

A thorough understanding of budgetary processes and variance analysis

A thorough understanding of accounting processes as they impact on the overall financial system

Experience communicating financial information to management and donors

Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance personnel in a clear and concise manner, without technical/accounting jargon

Strong computer skills specifically in Excel, Outlook and the Windows operating environment

Oral and written communication skills in Spanish

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY

Experience working for an International non-government organisation (INGO)

Professional accounting designation

WHAT WE OFFER / ABOUT CARE

Starting Salary Range between $78,000 – 83,000, depending on skills and experience

Full benefits: dental, medical, vision care, paramedical, life insurance (some exceptions may apply) and professional and confidential Employee Assistance Program services

Generous leave entitlements, including December holiday closure

International travel opportunities

Learning and development opportunities and specialized training

Flexible work hours and work from home arrangements

A family friendly environment

Amazing colleagues who are very committed to CARE’s mission