Director of Grants Financial Management – Reporting

Fika

. Oversee financial setup of new awards, including budgets, funding structures, and reporting calendars .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • KenyaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant financial management, including budget oversight, compliance with donor regulations, and financial reporting. Proficient in managing sub-award agreements and enhancing financial management capacity within teams.

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Grant Financial ManagementBudget OversightGrant ComplianceAdvanced Excel SkillsSub-Award Management

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Hard Skills

Revenue RecognitionRestricted Funds AccountingFinancial Statement PreparationVariance AnalysisGrant Expense AllowabilityFinancial ReportingGrant Budget ModificationsIndirect Cost EntriesFunder-Ready Financial ReportsAudit Preparation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsDetail-OrientedSolutions-FocusedAbility to Manage Multiple DeadlinesCross-Cultural Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Sage IntacctERP SystemsGrant Tracking Tools

Industry Keywords

FCDO RequirementsUN RequirementsMajor Foundation RequirementsDonor RegulationsFinancial Due Diligence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee financial setup of new awards, including budgets, funding structures, and reporting calendars
Monitor grant spending against budgets, analyze variances, and alert program teams to over- or under-spending risks
Manage grant budget modifications, no-cost extensions, and closeout processes with donors
Ensure grant expense allowability and correct application of revenue recognition, restricted-fund accounting, and indirect cost entries
Apply Fika's approved indirect cost rate and methodology to awards
Coordinate recording of grant-related transactions, including invoicing, cash reporting, and revenue releases
Maintain compliance with donor regulations and translate award terms into clear financial requirements
Coordinate with the Senior Director of Compliance on compliance policy while owning financial execution and reporting
Develop systems to track actual expenses by award and produce funder-ready financial reports
Prepare and submit donor financial reports on time and in required formats
Respond to donor finance queries and support donor audits and verification exercises
Lead financial due diligence and setup of sub-award agreements with appropriate controls
Monitor sub-recipient spending, review financial reports, and follow up on questioned costs
Build sub-recipient financial management capacity through guidance and training
Serve as finance point of contact for grant-specific external audits
Coordinate audit preparation and drive resolution of audit findings
Train program, grants, and country finance staff on donor requirements and grant processes
Strengthen grant tracking tools, reconciliations, and month-end award-related disciplines
Lead grants finance team members, including Senior Grants Finance Officers and Grants Finance Analysts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in grant financial management or grant compliance
Deep working knowledge of grant rules and regulations
Familiarity with FCDO, UN, and major foundation requirements strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience with sub-award management, including due diligence, monitoring, and closeout
Strong grant accounting skills: revenue recognition, restricted funds, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
Advanced Excel skills
Experience with Sage Intacct or comparable ERP systems preferred
Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex donor requirements to non-finance colleagues
Experience working across cultures and time zones
French or Portuguese a plus
Detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and able to manage multiple awards and deadlines simultaneously
Ability to travel internationally to country offices approximately 15-20% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Comprehensive mental and physical wellness support
Annual salary reviews aligned with Fika's compensation policy
Opportunities for professional growth
Targeted development programs
International travel to country offices approximately 15-20% of the time