Finance Officer (NGO Grants & Projects)

About the role

World Vision is hiring a Finance Officer in Hhohho, Eswatini, on a local fixed-term contract. The role provides financial management and reporting support for major grants and projects, covering forecasting, compliance, coordination with partners and Support Offices, and preparation of funding requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare funding requirements, forecasts and grant proposal budgets, coordinate quarterly Support Office forecasts and process budget revisions
• Prepare donor financial reporting templates, compile partner reports, submit bi-monthly VAT claims and prepare Field Financial Reports
• Process invoices, monitor staff advances, manage supplier invoices, support mobile money disbursements and maintain project asset registers
• Coordinate Credit SAs and PBAS commitments, reconcile intercompany transactions with Blackline and the General Ledger, and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Maintain financial records, monitor donor compliance and support audit preparations and donor reviews
• Monitor cost recovery and Support Cost Reallocation (SCR) ratios, and prepare SCR analysis reports
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, process partner funding and project disbursements, liaise with banks and reconcile National Office petty cash
• Analyse payroll liabilities, support internal and external audits and donor spot checks
• Mentor staff on grant financial management, run donor compliance training and support grant closure

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum 5 years of finance experience within an NGO environment
• ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage
• Experience managing grants from major donors such as the Global Fund, PEPFA, EU, World Bank, IFAD, Green Climate Fund and UN agencies
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and strong communication skills
• Local applicants only; English required, local languages preferred

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Sun Systems, Vision XL and Vision Executive
• Understanding of GAAP and World Vision financial policies
• Grant accounting and donor compliance