Grants Supervisor

Role Summary

The Grants Supervisor is responsible for the processing of accurate and timely grants’ transactions as well as all journal vouchers within the accounting system.

Additionally, he/she coordinates the financial implementation of the grants with the grants owners.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Performs and verifies transactions related to the grants accounts as well as journal vouchers

Prepares and verifies spreadsheets for analyzing actual grants expenditures and the related budgets

Implements the relevant parts of the grants, contracts, and sponsored proposals by conforming to the University’s proper cost allocations as well as applying the applicable overhead rate

Adheres to donors’ financial reporting requirements

Coordinates with grants owners and with other finance departments on compliance issues

Acts as a facilitator during the grant proposal and implementation phases, as requested

Reviews and approves selected transactions

Prepares the monthly grants reports

Prepares the reports on the internally funded financial activities of the University’s Centers & Academic Institutes

Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned or appropriate

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferably with relevant specialization in Finance, Accounting, or Auditing

Minimum 8 years of work experience (out of which 4 years of experience in grants and 2 years in a supervisory capacity)

Advanced communication skills in English and Arabic

Strong knowledge of accounting standards

Ability to use ERP systems

Strong computer skills in MS Office Suite and Oracle E-business Suite