GIST Research Ltd

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Manage and maintain detailed **activity-based project budgets**, ensuring alignment with workplans and delivery milestones.
• Track project expenditure against budgets monthly and flag variances, risks, and forecast adjustments.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Program Director, and the Financial Manager to consolidate financial inputs.
• Liaise with **client grant and commercial officers** (including US government counterparts etc.) on financial submissions, invoicing schedules, and contract compliance.
• Prepare regular **financial reports**, burn rate updates, and dashboards for internal decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to donor financial regulations (US government, DOS, DOJ, etc.)
• Support operational planning, procurement coordination, and compliance with internal Business Ops processes.
• Ensure documentation, invoices, receipts, and financial records are properly maintained and audit‑ready.
• Contribute to improving financial tools, budget templates, and delivery workflows.
• Provide surge support to other implementation projects as needed across Eastern Africa and the Middle East.

Project Finance Officer – Contract