Oneacrefund

Grants Finance Manager

Program Country, USA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 36 days ago

Data AnalysisData VisualizationSalesforceCRMAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelProcess ImprovementCommunicationMentoring

About the role

As a Grants Finance Manager, you will help advance our mission by overseeing the financial aspects of our grants portfolio, including budgeting, reporting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
If you are passionate about driving change and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Grant Proposal Development & Strategy: Develop & manage grant budgets
Lead budget development to ensure all financial and operational data is accurate and reflects organizational goals.
Provide strategic guidance to fundraising teams and perform quality control on grant agreements to safeguard financial interests.
Coordinate with program staff early in the process to confirm the feasibility of milestones and manage data entry for new opportunities.
Grant Reporting & Audit Readiness: Monitor grant expenditures, lead audits, and ensure full compliance with grant requirements
Lead grant-specific audits by ensuring all financial records and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and ready for external review.
Support program teams with technical assistance and training to ensure all expenses are adequately documented and that funds are used effectively.
Systems Management & Process Improvement: Own and implement long-term system improvements.
Validate data within Salesforce and Power BI to ensure financial records accurately reflect grant restrictions and proposal budgets.
One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected - so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
8+ years of experience in finance and accounting, with the relevant certifications. The ideal candidate will also have experience with grants management within the development sector, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex grant portfolios
Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to perform complex functions and data analysis
Language: English
Job Location
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Burundi, Nigeria, and the USA (East Coast major cities)

8+ years of experience in finance and accounting, with the relevant certifications.
The ideal candidate will also have experience with 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
Proficient in analyzing complex datasets for strategic decision-making
Adept communicator, skillfully engaging stakeholders across all organizational levels.

Working with finance and fundraising teams, you'll ensure efficient grant management to support our annual grant portfolio exceeding $130 million.

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization's mission and purpose.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression.
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people.

About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive.
Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services.
On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience.
This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.
To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.
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