Position Overview 

The incumbent will liaise between IRCE Research Administration unit, and IHVN Grants & Finance department to ensure proper budget management, expenditure tracking & financial reporting of IRCE research projects & IRCE account.
This position is responsible for working with the IHVN Finance and Grants department, to support post-award finance management activities in research administration.  

Key Responsibilities 

Prepare monthly financial expenditure reports for IRCE projects and IRCE central account. 
Liaise with IHVN Grants & Finance department to monitor & reconcile monthly general ledger reports; identify accounting discrepancies and make adjustments. 
Prepare and collate Monthly Spend plan and Burn-rate analysis. 
Monitor expenditures, account balances, and receivables and perform financial projections. 
Ensure proper budget management of all IRCE projects budgets. 
Liaise with IHVN grants and finance department, to ensure consistent tracking and documentation of all IRCE projects and IRCE central account expenditure. 
Conduct level of effort management vis-a –vis relevant IRCE project budgets 
Conduct regular payroll update, reviews and management to ensure consistency with current project activities. 
Ensure that all IRCE projects and IRCE account financial transactions are conducted legally & ethically. 
Liaise with IHVN Grants –Finance department on one hand and, IRCE Research administration unit on another, on all matters concerning the IRCE project finance and IRCE account management. 
Work with the Post-Award Research Administrators to manage and monitor IRCE projects to completion and prepare financial reports for the projects at IRCE. 
Lead the preparation of grant reports and analysis for use in planning and decision-making. 
Clearly communicate and interpret the financial requirements/guidelines on NOFOs 
Perform any other duties as directed by the Research Administration Unit Lead. 

Qualifications / Experience

Possession of a B.Sc in Accountancy or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy or related discipline. 
Minimum of 3 years post hands-on qualification experience in managing program budget and finances. 
Professional Accounting qualification of either ACA, ACCA, or CPA is an added advantage. 
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. 
Knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures 
Experience in budgeting and expenditure tracking  
Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills 

Remuneration

We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.