Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
Degree in finance with minimum of five years hands on experience, working in a research grants environment developing budget and management of staff
Computer literacy in MS Office Excel (Advanced) and valid driverxe2x80x99s license
Minimum 3 years working knowledge of SAP or similar financial package
Experience drafting Standard Operating Procedures and Policies
Excellent verbal and written communication; proficiency in English
Strong planning and organizing skills and deadline driven
Ability to multitask, and work under pressure
Ability to work independently and accurately with minimal supervision
The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:
Day-to-day administration and management of all budgets in the pipeline
Understand, interpret and advise on donor/funder budget requirements
Review synopsis of the protocol and compile a detailed budget with justification in line with funderxe2x80x99s requirements and restrictions
Coordinate with collaborating departments and external institutions in the preparation of grant proposals to ensure that all costings and justifications are completed in a timely manner to enable consolidation of the application
Ensure all applications meet the organizational criteria with respect to overheads and cost recovery, and advising of full economic costing where appropriate
Maintain communication with all relevant role players to address questions, concerns and ensure budget and due diligence tasks and deadlines are adhered to
Ensure that budgets are submitted in line with requirements and within the required deadlines
Develop Strategic and operational budget
Attend the Faculty Meetings to provide PIs with updates on pipeline
Review award letters / raise any variances and management of staff
Ensure contract tracking system is updated
Salary: Market relatedPlease email detailed CV and supporting documentation and salary requirements through to with the position in the subject lineIf you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful
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