Grants & Awards Officer (Post-award)

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada University of Ottawa Heart Institute Full time

**Start date**:
As soon as possible.

**Overview**:
We are seeking an experienced post-award Grants & Awards Officer to join the Research Finance team at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI).

The position reports to the Director, Finance & Administration and will work closely with others in the Finance and research support teams.

**Responsibilities**:

- Post-award administration of research grants and trust accounts, including the transfer of funds and set up of research accounts.
- Liaise between OHIRC Research Administration, the funding Agencies and OHIRC researchers for matters of financial administration including policies, procedures and agency guidelines.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports in accordance with funding agency requirements,
- Monitor reporting systems and processes for grant administration.
- Approve purchases/payments against project budgets, monitor expenses and financial activities and address deficits, budget
- or policy-related issues.
- Provide financial statements, assist with account review, financial analysis, forecasts and project financial reporting.
- Accounting for research revenue, expenditures and reconciliation.
- Assist in the development and implementation of Policies and Procedures related to pre-and post-award management.
- Provide systems training as requested.

**Essential qualifications**:

- A minimum three to five years recent work experience in a similar role in research administration.
- Accounting degree/diploma or equivalent financial experience.
- Strong working knowledge of a Financial System (Microsoft Dynamic Navision preferred).
- Expert knowledge of health research funding agencies, academic research organizations, and the principles and methods of research administration and grant program management.
- Very good to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.

**Knowledge and skills**:

- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritize to meet strict deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills to communicate with managers, peers and research community.
- Excellent financial comprehension and critical analysis skills with proven experience in data analysis, financial reporting, and budget control.
- High level of resourcefulness, initiative and prioritization to meet challenges of a complex environment.
- Flexibility required for occasionally working extended hours.

**To apply**:
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is committed to ensuring barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process relating to any specialty requirements. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require - any information you provide will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

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