Job Purpose: The Specialist, Administration and Planning will monitor, control, and administer the financial and operational functions of the unit or department. The role ranges from processing daily financial transactions and ensuring compliance, to managing specific project budgets, grants, and complex, up to overseeing the entire administrative budget, leading the team, and providing high-level financial analysis for strategic decision-making.
Core Responsibilities:Financial Operations and Transaction Management:Process payment requests, journal entries, and disbursements on SAP, ensuring documentation, approvals, and consistency with AUC policies and sponsor regulations Manage vendor master data, reconcile vendor accounts, and settle advances or payments Handle payroll preparation for part-time instructors or staff and manage participant invoicing and account settlements Budgeting, Reporting and Analysis:Prepare monthly budget availability reports with detailed analysis, trends, and commentary for top management Develop financial reports for gifts, external grants, endowments, and projects, ensuring integrity of data Assist in the annual budget planning process and compile financial data for new initiatives Prepare customized financial accreditation reports for international entities Grant and Project Administration:Monitor the financial status of projects and field operations to ensure timely and cost-efficient execution Ensure accurate posting of costs or revenues for externally funded grants and assist with time and effort reporting systems Oversee deliverables regarding recruitment, logistics, and coordination of training programs Monitor various field operations to ensure timely submission of deliverables General Support:Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance Minimum of five years of experience in accounting and SAPPrevious experience in project finance is required Skills:Proficiency in grant or project accounting and compliance, e.g. federal or donor regulations Good business writing skills for reporting Ability to analyze budget variances and prepare journal entries This position is open until September 15, 2026.
Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the short list will be contacted.
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