Zoo New England

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Job Description: • Ensure that ZNE, partners, and the project meet and follow all rules and regulations required and expected of grantees of the UK Government, DEFRA, and Darwin. • Work with ZNE and partners to build a management system for grant administration and to periodically review progress toward grant objectives; assist in monitoring partner expenses to ensure spending within award budgets. • Review funding agreements to ensure compliance with terms. • Ensure project grant administration is on track; coordinate preparation of financial reports for donor; assist with reconciling budget-to-actuals for financial reports; review and approve grant financial reports prepared by country partners prior to submission to ZNE for signature and final submission to Darwin. • Ensure the ZNE Finance Department has processed revenue and expenses in a timely manner and according to the grant budget. • Coordinate subgrant compliance in Pakistan; support in-country partners in understanding the grant management processes, systems, tools and donor compliance requirements; train equivalent partner staff as needed. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in a program of study such as finance, accounting, economics, or business (or similar) required, MBA preferred. • Proven financial management experience in an international organization (3+ years). • Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge or similar accounting systems. • Demonstrated knowledge of grant and contract compliance with government agencies. • Excellent organizational skills, including ability to set and follow priorities, take initiative, work on multiple items simultaneously, and meet deadlines. • Excellent computer and systems skills required with respect to MS Office applications (advanced skills in MS Excel required) and major financial accounting and reporting software. Benefits: