Senior Grants Accountant, Educational Institution

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Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar Michael Page Full time

Senior Grants Accountant, Educational Institution

Michael Page

Doha, Qatar

Posted In 21/7/2013

Job Description

One of the leading educational institutions (University) in Qatar is looking for a Senior Grants Accountant for their finance department. Candidates coming from the Educational Institutions in the GCC will be preferred.

Characteristic Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

  1. Performs grant closeout functions required for the grants and contracts including reconciliations, financial status reports, final invoices, purchase order liquidations, zeroing out budgets, and final reporting; reviews general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy and complete journal entries.
  2. Assists with time and effort reporting system, ensuring it is complete and in compliance with applicable regulations; maintains regular communications with department; communicates with fiscal contacts at funding source for problem resolution and information gathering.
  3. Supports the sponsored programs department in education and training of principal investigators and administrators; assesses needs and resolves issues of the principal investigator related to grants accounting; performs analysis and support for projects.
  4. Responsible for related accounting duties; serves as the appropriate principal investigator's contact for grants and contract accounting functions.
  5. Supports whenever is needed in implementing financial policies and procedures for grants and contracts to ensure compliance with funding agency guidelines.

Job Requirements

Experience: Min: 3 Years

Career Level: Senior

Job Type: Full Time

Vacancies: 3 Open Positions

Salary: Negotiable

Gender: Any

Degree Level: Bachelor's degree

Major: Accounting

Languages: English - Fluent / Excellent

Qualifications/ Requirements:

  1. BA or BS in Major Accounting or Finance.
  2. 3+ years of Experience in general accounting functions or auditing, preferably in universities or non-profit grant management environment.
  3. Excellent English Verbal and written communication skills.
  4. Skilled in excel, outlook and accounting software; ORACLE Financials Modules is preferred.
  5. Demonstrates ability of multitasking, prioritize, meet deadlines, work independently, have initiative and maintain confidentiality.
  6. Strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels.

About The Company:

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

Company Industry: Recruitment Agencies

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