PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

The Project Accountant is responsible for the financial management, monitoring, and reporting of project funds and managed accounts, including organizations for which the organization provides financial administration, accounting, or secretariat support services. The position ensures that financial transactions, fund utilization, and reports are prepared accurately, timely, and in accordance with organizational policies, funding agreements, service agreements, and applicable accounting standards.

Key responsibilities

Maintain complete and accurate accounting records for assigned project funds and managed accounts. Record, monitor, and reconcile financial transactions in accordance with approved budgets, funding agreements, service agreements, and organizational policies. Monitor fund balances and ensure the proper utilization of project and managed account resources. Maintain separate accounting records and

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s for each managed account to ensure proper financial accountability. Prepare periodic financial reports, fund utilization reports, budget monitoring reports, and supporting

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s for management, donors, partners, and organizations supported by the organization. Monitor budget utilization and identify significant variances requiring management attention. Assist in the preparation of financial statements and other management reports relating to assigned project funds and managed accounts. Monitor expenditures against approved project budgets and managed account allocations. Prepare and maintain cost allocation

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s and supporting documentation for shared expenses. Ensure compliance with funding agreements, service agreements, secretariat arrangements, organizational policies, and applicable accounting standards.

About you

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Finance, or a related field. At least three (3) years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in project accounting, fund accounting, grant accounting, or financial administration of externally funded programs or partner organizations. Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO), Microsoft Excel, and other financial software. Knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, cost allocation, and financial compliance. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple accounts and reporting deadlines. High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.