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Anova Vacancies – Grants Accountant

Grants Accountant

Job Description
Anova is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Grants Accountant to support the Head of Grants and Compliance in managing financial aspects of donor-funded projects. The role ensures accurate budgeting, reporting, and compliance with donor and statutory requirements while supporting overall project financial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing annual project budgets and uploading them into the accounting system.
• Monitor project cash flow and advise on potential shortfalls.
• Prepare and submit monthly donor reports within deadlines.
• Review and update financial reports to ensure compliance with donor and statutory requirements.
• Oversee daily payment processing and authorizations, including releasing payment batches on banking systems.
• Coordinate grant administration to ensure compliance with budgets, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to address critical financial review areas and implement corrective measures for non-compliance.
• Ensure sub-recipient contracts are reviewed in line with donor and organizational requirements.
• Support project managers with proposals, budgets, and work plans.
• Monitor project expenses versus budgets and implement strategies to optimize project deliverables.
• Assist in preparing periodic financial reports and ensure personnel files meet regulatory requirements.
• Support finance with balance sheet reconciliations and supplier onboarding.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience

• BCom/BCompt Degree in Financial Management or relevant tertiary qualification.
• 2–4 years’ experience, preferably in grants and contracts within the non-profit sector.
• Strong knowledge of donor grants, financial accounting policies, and procedures.
• Experience with ERP systems and project management.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work independently or collaboratively in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

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