Finance and Grants Officer

Description Back ground Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 24 million people annually with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 50 countries, our 8,300 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger for everyone and for good. Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in eight countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Haiti. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $100 million in programs and approximately 1,800 permanent staff based in New York City, Washington D.C., Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated. Summary of position The Finance and Grants Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the financial transactions and procedures of the organization. S/he will also provide support to the SMT in Zambia Managing occasional work with the Regional Finance Specialist. The Finance and Grants officer will work under the guidance and direct supervision of the Support Services Manager. The Finance and Grants Officer’s role has the following purpose, engagement and delivery: Purpose The Finance and Grants Officer will be responsible for executing day-to-day ACF-Zambia financial transactions and managing budgets by ensuring financial data accuracy, effective and efficient utilization of resources in line with the organizational and financial management policies, procedures as well as the donor policies and guidelines. Engagement The Finance and Grants Officer will work collaboratively with the Support Services Manager to ensure the issuing of accountancy bundles is timely, accurate, and complete. Program Manager