Senior Coordinator, Grants

We’re in the business of Good.

Lions International is the largest service club organization in the world. Our 1.4 million members are serving locally and globally to help take on some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.

Every Lion and club are supported by our international association. More than 300 Lions International staff members are constantly working on tools and technology to enhance Lions’ service. When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves and take action to make their community better, it’s an incredible feeling for everyone involved.

Position Highlights:

The Senior Coordinator of Grants will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of LCIF and LCIF India’s grant making funding, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role involves collaboration with program managers, finance team members, and external stakeholders to ensure the effective utilization of grant funds.

What You’ll Do:

• Guarantee accounting

  : Maintain accurate financial records for all awarded grants. Verify grantee financial reporting and records are accurate. Prepare and submit financial reports to grantors as required. Monitor grantee grant expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints and grant terms. Ensure that all expenses are allowable, allocable, and reasonable according to grant guidelines. Reconcile grant-related accounts and resolve discrepancies.

• Budget Management:

  Assist in the development and monitoring of grant budgets. Provide financial analysis and forecasting for grant-funded projects. Communicate effectively with Lion members, Lion leaders and HO (LCI and LCIF), technical advisors, internal departments and resolves all concerns raised within the set TAT.

• Compliance and Reporting:

  Ensure compliance with all regulations related to grant management, including those specific to India. Prepare and submit timely financial reports to grantors and regulatory bodies. Coordinate audits and provide necessary documentation to auditors.

• Develop, maintain, and update SOP as per regulatory changes and update HQ counterparts at the agreed frequency.

• Responsible for ensuring all monitoring reports (MIS) are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.

• Engage, conduct research and analysis of the NGO, Charitable organizations, so ISAME & Africa office is continuously aware of Industry best practices.

• Execute Service requests of Ad hoc reports as requested by the HQ and/or ISAME & A Regional Manager.

We’re Looking for Someone With:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 to 7 years of relevant experience, including grant management, account review, or similar financial responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as it relates to compliance and financial analysis from grants perspective.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10–15% of the time.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Three weeks paid time off plus time off for volunteering
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules
• Reimbursable training

Email Ameet Naik for any questions: ameet.naik@lionsclubs.org

Position based at our Mumbai office in Andheri East, Near JB Nagar Metro Station