BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETYPost-Award Grants OfficerCentre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed of an interdisciplinary, motivated, and creative scientific team supported by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.The roleWe are looking for an enthusiastic Post-Award Grants Officer (Project Manager) to strengthen the team of the Post-Award unit in the Budget Office. The Post-Award Grants Officer's mission is to proactively offer individualized and professional support to CRG Group Leaders and grant holders in effectively managing their external & internal funds, following internal policies and terms & conditions of the funding bodies.The post holder will report to the Head of the Department and work closely with other team members and relevant areas of administration (e.g., HR, Controlling, Accounting, Purchasing, Secretaries).Main DutiesSupport CRG Group Leaders and grant holders with the economic and administrative management of their funds.Monitor budget and expenditure levels on the assigned projects to provide project holders with regular follow-up in connection with expenditure control, budget deviations, and budget forecasts.Keep funds and grants accounting records updated in the ERP and provide assistance to keep up-to-date data for the year-end and monthly closing process.Act as a financial control point for approval of staff costs and equipment purchases (or their adjustment) and monitor the time recording for EC-funded projects.Elaborate project financial statements and provide any other information needed to ensure adherence to the applicable regulations as well as compliance during financial audits and management of budget-recovery claims.Liaise with funding bodies and project coordinators to solve administrative and financial issues.About the TeamThe mission of the Post-Award Unit is to proactively support the CRG community in securing competitive funds for research and institute-related activities, as well as to manage the principal investigators' core and external funding, with individualized professional support throughout the project life cycle.Services Offered by the Post-Award UnitAct as a liaison between the CRG community and the funding agencies or sponsors/donors.Identify and effectively disseminate the most suitable funding opportunities for the CRG community.Provide comprehensive support in the preparation and submission of proposals and in the grant acceptance arrangements.Fulfill administrative and reporting requirements of the funding agencies or sponsors/donors for active grants.Manage budgets and control competitive and external funds in compliance with the applicable regulations and CRG policies.You will have the opportunity to work closely with an experienced and dynamic team, develop a career in an international atmosphere, and participate in social activities and events.Whom Would We Like to Hire?Professional ExperienceMust Have:A minimum of three years of experience in a similar position in a scientific environment.Proven experience in financial management and reporting of public and private competitive funding (e.g., Spanish and Catalan government, European Commission, private foundations).Knowledge of Oracle/SAP.Desirable but Not Required:Previous experience in a Financial Department or Audit Firm.Education and TrainingYou hold a Degree in Finance or Economics related disciplines.LanguagesYou are fluent in English and Spanish. Good knowledge of Catalan would be a plus.Technical SkillsYou have strong office package skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and proven experience in using ERP/data management systems.CompetencesProactive, multi-tasking, and results-oriented.Strong numerical skills capable of performing high-level analysis and conveying key points to a variety of audiences.Focus to work with precision and attention to detail.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse audience.Able to work to tight deadlines.Collaborative under standard and established procedures.Able to build and maintain good relationships with internal and external colleagues at all levels.Highly developed organizational skills.The Offer - Working ConditionsTelework options available.
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