Wits Health Consortium Latest Recruitment

WHC provides world-class administrative support to its divisions through a wide range of Shared Services Centre functions. Our skilled teams have acquired extensive knowledge and experience, enabling WHC to manage complex projects professionally and efficiently. Accessible representatives, a commitment to service excellence and quick turnaround times are just some of the traits that have established WHC as a trusted, reputable and value-adding business.

Job Title: Grants Manager
Job Location: Centurion, Gauteng

Main purpose of the job

To lead the provision of effective financial and administrative support services, specifically in the areas of financial management, donor liaison and organizational administration for a large United States Government funded project.

Key performance areas

Budget preparation and management 

• Liaise with the Senior Project Management regarding preparation and submission of annual budgets
• Preparation and submission of routine financial and narrative reports specific to the project
• Liaise with the relevant donor-representatives regarding budget approval, contract approval and transfer of funds
• Allocate and manage budgets as per contracts
• Manage the expenditure and reporting requirements of the contract

Compile financial and donor reports 

• Collect and collate all relevant data from the accounting system
• Compile monthly management reports and present to the project’s Senior Management team
• Compile financial reports for donors as per donor requirements
• Timeously submit all financial and donor reports

Liaison with all relevant stakeholders

• Communicate and liaise with donor representatives
• Liaise with finance staff at WHC
• Liaise with sub-contractors and suppliers as necessary to ensure effective delivery and to maintain proper relations
• Co-operatively review project reports and modify where necessary

Effective compliance with donor requirements

• Liaise with donor representatives and compliance officers around donor compliance requirements and ensure prompt and satisfactory resolution of any compliance issues
• Compile financial policies and procedures which are in line with donor and WHC requirements
• Implementation of policies and procedures e.g. USAID, Compliance checks with on payments
• Compliance with donor requirements in terms of reporting
• Follow up and correcting compliance queries and addressing audit queries

Required minimum education and training

• B.Com (Accounting) (preferably CA)

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum 7 years working experience in Accounting and or Financial Management
• 10 years Project Management experience
• 5 years of USAID / PEPFAR Grant Management experience

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Must have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle
• Experience with USG Code of Federal Regulations and USAID Rules and Regulations is required
• Knowledge of SAGEX3, IFRS and the SA GAAP
• Must have experience in a donor-funded environment and must have good understanding of the project management of a large grant
• Ability to influence, negotiate and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Knowledge of donor and contractual requirements
• Must have an understanding of M&E and the implementation thereof
• Organized, thorough and accurate approach to work
• Resilient with demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Above average computer skills, particularly in MS Excel, MS Access, MS Outlook and MS Word

Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, clearly state which vacancy you are applying for and forward your detailed CV to: Nomonde Gaju at [email protected]

The closing date for all applications is 07 December 2018