Associate, Grant Management at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firm with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate, Grant Management 

Location: Lagos

Requirements

• Minimum of Second Class (Upper) division in finance or accounting from a reputable university.
• Professional certification (e.g. ACCA, ICAN, etc) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of five O ’Level credits in one sitting, including English language and Mathematics.
• 2-4 years’ work experience managing end-to-end fund administration processes, including solicitation, selection, disbursement, monitoring and closure of grants
• Demonstrable experience in reviewing financial and programmatic reports from grantees or partners, ensuring compliance with donor requirements
• Strong experience in accounting and bookkeeping for grants and donor-funded programs, including expenditure verifications and reconciliation of grant expenses, preferably in Nigeria.
• Understanding of donor financial compliance frameworks (e.g. FCDO, USAID, World Bank, etc.)
• Experience strengthening the institutional systems of sub-grantees to promote accountability and sustainability.
• Experience in writing grant proposals and making presentations.
• Strong skills on Microsoft Office especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, and familiarity with financial management software (QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, etc.)
• Strong consulting skills: analytical, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Motivation to achieve high standards of customer service and professionalism.

Application Closing Date
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