The Coordinator, US Programs and Advocacy (USPA) Finance will provide financial support for Save the Children’s Rural Education Programs, a division within the agency charged with implementing high quality programs and policy work focused on early childhood education, school age programs, and emergency preparedness. Rural Education delivers programs to over 150 sub-grantees funded by numerous grants, contracts, and private contributions. The Coordinator is responsible for budget holder support, award management, sub-award management, budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, and expense allocation guidance, and will report to the Director, Finance and Operations, USPA.
- May exercise independent judgment and discretion on operational matters related to specific tasks. Requires supervision to review work progress and results. There are general policies and procedures covering routine tasks.. Requires supervision to review work progress and results. There are general policies and procedures covering routine tasks.
- Objectives and milestones are determined jointly by employee and supervisor and implemented with management support
- Functional based policy and practices exist. Incumbent is provided with the "what", but is most likely to determine the "how"
- Provide information to their Manager or to other Senior Managers so that they can make accurate decisions
- Build effective relationships with peers and managers. Relates well to all kinds of people
Financial Reporting and Analysis (40%)
- Prepare financial analysis files by extracting data from the general ledger
- Conduct monthly general ledger analysis for coding accuracy
- Provide coding allocations for national invoices
- Initiate coding re-class transactions in the general ledge
Award Management (30%)
- Assist with donor budget proposals
- Monitor grant spend to ensure fair cost allocation and expense projections
- Provide financial data to Award Managers
Sub-award Management (30%)
- Prepare comprehensive sub-award analysis, including spending trends
- Prepare annual sub-grant agreements
- Reconcile sub-award advance and expense accounts
- Create sub-grant analysis codes in Agresso, our accounting system
- Ensure accurate and complete sub-grant files
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience in area of expertise
- Learned knowledge and technical skills to support semi-complex tasks
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel and demonstrated ability to apply creative ideas for data compilations
- A creative self-starter who has the ability to support multiple stakeholders by providing sound financial data and guidance
- Ability to work with staff at various levels and to demonstrate the importance of upholding financial policies and procedures
- Ability to prioritize, work well under pressure, and capably handle/juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines