Job Description
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking an innovative and multi-skilled candidate to join its office in Anand, India, as a Consultant – Finance Associate.
The consultant will assist in finance and administrative tasks and accurate record-keeping of ongoing financial transactions. This is on-site consultancy based out of Anand, Gujarat so working remotely will be not applicable.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead financial planning, budget tracking, record-keeping, and financial reporting for all projects led from the IWMI Anand office.
- Assist in the preparation, verification, and processing of all travel claims, statements of expenses, advances, petty cash management, vendor payments, and bank payments, as per established financial processes.
- Maintain a proper filing system for vouchers in the Anand office and archive other important documents, uploading them in the SAP system.
- Keep track of consultant and partner payments and follow up for the settlement of advances and vendor clearing.
- Support project leaders in budget monitoring, donor financial reporting, and implementing financial recommendations.
- Collaborate with relevant IWMI-HQ and IWMI-India departments and colleagues to gather data supporting the financial aspects of project implementation at the IWMI-Anand office.
- Review project expenses and ensure proper allocation to the correct WBS lines, addressing corrections as needed.
- Assist in various internal/external audits, as needed.
- In consultation with IWMI staff, enter and book expenses in IWMI's SAP system, raise PRs, and perform MIRO (invoice verification).
- Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting documents and information for all financial transactions.
- Keep track of IWMI Anand project budgets and expenses and provide monthly updates.
