Job Description

Grant Finance Officer (Hybrid)

Mississauga, ON, Canada Req #984

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Are you looking for more than a job? At World Vision Canada we offer challenging careers that change the lives of children all over the world and it will change yours too. Come and be part of a team of 400 Canadians with a vision for the world: Life in all its fullness for every child.

You will experience Christian faith in action helping to make real and lasting change in the lives of the world\'s most vulnerable children. Join the World Vision Canada team and be part of a powerful and effective force for good:

For Children. For Change. For Life.

Position: Grant Finance Officer

Reports to: Manager, Program Finance

Position Term: Full Time Permanent

Primary Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Workplace Type: Hybrid

At World Vision Canada, we are making the world better. Join us!

We are looking for a finance officer who is passionate about impact in the field, strong at financial accounting, budget management and natural at developing trusted working relationships.

If this sounds like you, we can\'t wait to hear from you!

Job Purpose:

This position manages the grant pre-award and post-award financial implementation: preparing budgets, reviewing expenses for compliance, preparing donor reports, for a variety of development or humanitarian grants and contracts.

Responsibilities:

Grants Management

• Understand donor requirements; prepare/update budget proposals from WVC and field offices; consolidate for diverse stakeholders.
• Review program budgets and field financial project reports. Report on any relevant problems against donor requirements and generate financial reports to donors.
• Reconcile project budget information with databases to ensure integrity of data.
• Provide regular technical support and direction to field finance staff. Help field office deal with difficult issues when required.
• Analyze spending trends and provide reports, feedback, or analysis to Program Managers and field colleagues as required.
• Provide budget and finance expertise in the preparation, negotiation and review of agreements/contracts.
• Participate in annual and long term WVC project budgeting and projection processes.
• Provide input for the development of the annual team operating budget and monitor actual performance.
• If needed, undertake periodic project visits for financial data reviews, financial training as part of overall project monitoring as and when required. Travel may include Fragile Context Countries.

Compliance and Training

• Working cross functionally across divisions and departments to provide financial capacity building trainings to Program & Policy and field office staff.
• Review internal audit reports received from WV Implementing Office and determine appropriate follow-up action.
• Provide regular technical support and direction to field finance staff. Help field office deal with difficult issues when required.

Other Finance Initiatives at WVC or WVI

• Participate in development and maintenance of internal databases and spreadsheets, development/ revision of policies and procedures. (WVI /WVC)
• Being involved and constantly updated on newly developed financial guidelines introduced by WV Partnership/ WV Canada and Field Partners.

Perform other Duties as Assigned

• Attend, participate and possibly lead team, cross-sectional group, department and division\'s Bible devotions and attend weekly chapel services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leaders.

Qualifications:

• University degree in accounting or business field.
• Minimum 2 years finance related experience (budgeting or accounting).
• Excellent collaborator and demonstrated experience building effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated organizational, financial, communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, adhere to deadlines and manage competing demands.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Assets:

• Good knowledge or understanding of international development work.
• Accounting designation.

Why Consider Us?

• World Vision Canada has consistently been awarded Canada\'s and the GTA\'s top employers. Other awards granted are for financial transparency, marketing, customer service and for the work we do in the field.
• We are Canada\'s largest development, relief and advocacy non-profit.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• You get extra time off. We close for an additional day on long weekends, 6 times a year. You can get up to six weeks\' vacation, plus paid sick days, personal days & wellness days.
• Flexible work schedules, allowing you to prioritize yourself, your family and your work.
• Work from home opportunities.
• Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
• Opportunities to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups.
• A creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected.
• A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity.

We bring life-saving support in times of disaster. We help poor communities to take charge of their futures. We provide small loans and training that boost family livelihoods. We work with policy makers to change the way the world is run. Our Christian faith teaches us that every child, regardless of gender, faith or race, is a precious gift to the entire world - and that their wellbeing concerns us all. We shall never rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed.

Our Core Values: We are committed to the Poor. We are Christian. We are Stewards. We value People. We are Partners. We are Responsive.

Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the core values and mission of the World Vision partnership.

World Vision Canada takes our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we provide an environment that is safe for our child and adult beneficiaries. We have strong recruitment procedures to make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programs. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support and training in their work with child and adult beneficiaries.

World Vision Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Other details

• Job Family Finance
• Job Function Individual Contributor
• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator Remote with Travel/External Engagement

• Mississauga, ON, Canada

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