Freedom House is accepting applications for the position of Grants and Finance Officer!!! You have a choice to work in the office of Washington or even remotely!

Freedom House is a non-profitable organisation that speaks out against the main threats to democracy. It also aims to empower citizens to exercise their fundamental rights through a unique combination of analysis, advocacy, and direct support to frontline defenders of freedom.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruct, assist, and facilitate the financial administration of all US Federal and non-Federal awards in its pre-award, implementation, and post-award cycles per donor and Freedom House policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the international program teams and applicable support staff in the development of budgets for new proposals and post-award modifications.
• Also, collaborate with staff to ensure proper methodology, documentation, procedural guidelines adhere
• Train and advise project implementers on the proper financial management of awards and financial compliance per donor/sponsor specific terms and conditions and other regulations.
• Monitor, review, and ensure that the financial commitments of Freedom House are expended and reported
• In addition, perform financial reviews of grant-related activities
• Review expenditures incurred to ensure full cost recovery, to ensure that costs are adequately documented, financial records are accurate and adequately maintained, grant-related accounts are accurately reconciled, and produce quarterly and annually required financial reports.
• Ensure closeout of grants and contracts are in line with donor/sponsor, and Freedom House requirements.
• Enhance, educate, and apply the organization’s financial policies and best practices to ensure efficient and effective financial management of all US Federal and non-Federal grant activities.
• Also includes collaborating with both finance and non-finance colleagues to update, modernize, and maintain Freedom House’s financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and guidance tools.
• Includes continuous learning on one’s part on relevant industry requirements, updates, and changes to regulatory and compliance requirements that impact’s Freedom House’s business.
• Collaborate with finance colleagues to ensure both data integrity and information accuracy across the financial systems and software
• In addition, perform other duties as required

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or an analytical discipline
• A Master’s degree in business or accounting is an advantage

Experience:

• Five or more years of broad USG grants and finance administration including engagement with affiliate field office and subgrant-making.
• Three or more years in a mid-size, international non-profit organization.
• Also, has experience of one or more years administering subcontracts and sub-awards.

Technical Skills:

• CPA or international equivalent preferred.
• Thorough understanding of OMB compliance regulations
• Familiar with enterprise accounting software such as Deltek Costpoint, Cognos Report writer, and the MS Office suite of applications.

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General Working Condition

• Candidates must be capable of returning to the organization’s DC office if there is the implementation of such a decision.
• Candidates should expect to perform duties and be available primarily during normal office hours (9 am – 5 pm, US ET).
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required to complete time-sensitive tasks or attend events.

Additional Information

Freedom House provides a competitive benefits package including:

1. a retirement account
2. commuter benefits
3. flexible hours
4. floating holidays
5. high employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision premiums
6. basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
7. flexible spending account

Furthermore, candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.