Macedonia/Ukraine Projects Financial Coordinator

Washington, DC

Search for Common Ground (SCG), a unique organization that promotes peaceful resolution and prevention of conflict, is seeking a Project Financial Coordinator for its Macedonia and Ukraine Projects.

The Financial Coordinator's tasks include:

  • Maintaining financial tracking system for all grants
  • Assisting in the creation of budgets for new grant proposals
  • Preparing check requests, wire transfers, invoices, AMEX and travel reports
  • Interfacing with field, Brussels, and DC accounting departments
  • Preparing and submitting financial reports to funders, the field offices and accounting
  • Cross-referencing each grant with accounting department reports
  • Preparing project financial updates and budget projections as requested
  • Working with Macedonia and Ukraine Program Coordinators and Macedonia and Ukraine-based field staff to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursements
  • Ensuring that all grants and expenses comply with grant agreements, funder regulations and organizational requirements
  • Advising project staff on financial procedures and, when needed, providing training

The ideal candidate would possess a combination of the following qualities:

  • Fluency in Russian language essential
  • Previous financial management experience
  • Strong spreadsheet skills
  • Experience with financial grant management and proposal development
  • Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Previous experience working in an NGO/non-profit environment a plus
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations
  • Knowledge of Quicken a plus

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Starting date: May 24, 1999

Send resume and cover letter to:

Staci Magill
Search for Common Ground
1601 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20009

Email: smagill@sfcg.org
Fax: 202-232-6718



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