Joy Mgabadeli
Grants & Compliance Management Specialist
Germiston
Summary
Results-driven Grants Management and Compliance Professional with over 15-years end-to-end grants management, strategic planning, and projects execution. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to drive financial performance, optimize contracts management processes, and implement cost-saving initiatives. Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, capacity development, economic modeling, compliance and risk management. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. I bring regional grants specialist experience and am skilled in analyzing financial data, providing actionable insights, resources mobilization and partnership management and supporting regional portfolio with performance reporting and decision-making. Strong stakeholder management capabilities, collaborating with senior leadership to develop financial grants management strategies that enhance profitability and operational efficiency. Committed to delivering high-quality grants and contracts management solutions through analytical rigor and data-driven decision-making.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Grants Specialist for Southern Africa Region, and Democratic Republic of Congo
USAID – DAI Global LLC
Gauteng
11.2023 - Current
- • Responsible start-to-end Grant Management process in the Southern Africa Region (includes Administration of APS, RFA, Concept Notes, Deal Notes, Budget and milestones development, pre-award evaluation processes, grantee follow-up Q&A sessions, Financial & Environmental Capacity Assessments visit, Award drafting, and Create grantee profile on Salesforce) by:
• Ensure the annual organizational risk assessment is performed to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls throughout all USAID Southern Africa grantees.
• Lead a team of experts to conduct pre-award assessments for potential USAID implementing partners, ensuring sound financial practices, internal controls, activities implementation and policies.
• Work with partners to develop grant budgets, and review for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency for compliance with USAID regulations and DAI policies
• Prepare and manage annual budgets for regional portfolios and technical teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and resources.
• Assess administrative and financial capacity of grant applications and submit to ATI Grants Evaluation Committee for approvals and send response to rejected applicants
• Responsible to prepare, analyze, negotiate, and revise agreements related to acquisitions to ensure compliance and alignment on financial, time, and deliverables.
• Maintain tracking systems for submitted applications, application evaluations, grant awards, in-kind grant procurements, and grant payments
Senior Compliance Officer: Grants Management (Global Fund Grants)
Beyond Zero
East London
05.2020 - 10.2023
- • Execute grants management and risk compliance responsibilities for Sub-recipients(SRs) as follows:
• Responsible for the Sub-recipient grant making process from conducting re-award due appointment of SR to appointment, administration, support, and audit
• I ensured that the sub-recipients are adhering to organization policies and procedures, statutory and donor regulations as outlined by Global Fund
• Performed compliance checks on existing sub-recipients and identify weaknesses and report to CRO the findings recommended adjustments to policies and procedures that should be implemented
• Supported and contributed to the preparation of the detailed Sub-recipients costing of workplans and budgeting narratives for Beyond Zero
• Reviewed and submitted cash flow forecasts, and request for approval for changes of sub-recipient budgets where necessary
• Responsible for monitoring the implementation of financial control, management, and reporting for the sub-recipients
• Supported Program Director and Programmes managers on timeous coordination & preparation for OC, OPEC, PUDR reports
• Supported the sub-recipients' audits of Global Fund Resources, and act as the primary contact person for Beyond Zero during the audit process
• Responsible for conducting capacity building for contracted sub-recipients and support non-financial staff and sub-recipients where required - Reduced risk of non-compliance with thorough internal audits, identifying areas for improvement.
- Optimized record-keeping practices by standardizing protocols across departments.
Grants Manager – USAID Grants
Wits Health Consortium
04.2009 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Johannesburg
- Develop, prepare, and finalize proposal budgets, and provide budget justifications
- Review and approve expenditures, advise on post-award spending and commitment activity, and oversee compliance related to fund and revenue
- Develop and communicate reports supporting project status; create effective forecasting and decision aides
- Responsible for grant closeout; submit final reports and certificates
- Compile information and documents needed for audit inquiries
- Understand, apply, and advise on donors and organizational policies for projects
- Serve as a resource on grant administration and overall technical resource to project director and other organizational staff
- Assist principal investigator in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within parameters of funder guidelines
- Serve as an active partner to principal investigators, research groups, and other departments; respond to donor inquiries
- Provided guidance and support to sub-recipients on funding agency regulations and requirements
- Ensure grants are set up properly and cost-sharing requirements are fulfilled
- Responsible for staff management, capacity building and supervision
- Johannesburg
Cost & Management Accountant
Eskom Holding
01.2007 - 03.2009
- Company Overview: SOE
- SOE
- Managed a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure consistent growth in their professional skills.
- Improved working capital management by identifying areas for cost reduction and implementing strategies to optimize cash flow.
- Supported the implementation of a new financial planning tool, resulting in more efficient budgeting processes and improved collaboration between departments.
- Conducted variance analyses between actual results and forecasts, identifying areas of improvement for future budgeting cycles.
Financial Accountant
SAHRA
Cape Town
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: SOE
- SOE
- Managed relationships with external auditors effectively ensuring positive outcomes during annual audits.
- Improved cash flow management with timely invoicing and efficient collections practices.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Managed tax compliance tasks, filing accurate returns on time to avoid penalties or interest charges.
- Increased financial accuracy by streamlining the accounts receivable and payable processes.
- Developed a robust forecasting model that accurately projected revenue trends and guided budgetary adjustments as needed.
Bookkeeper
University of Cape Town
Cape Town
07.2001 - 12.2004
- Company Overview: CCR
- CCR
- Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
Education
MPhil - Development Finance
University of Stellenbosch
01.2023 - 01.2025
Executive Development Programme - undefined
Wits Business School
01.2023 - 11.2023
MBA - undefined
Milpark Business School
01.2020 - 12.2020
CGISA - undefined
Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa
01.2012 - 12.2012
Management Advancement Programme(MAP) - undefined
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
01.2008 - 12.2008
H. Dip in Taxation - undefined
UNISA
01.2005 - 12.2005
Skills
Skills And Achievements
Enhancement of financial and non-financial systems, processes, and procedures, Overseeing overall budget preparation, management, and monitoring processes, Preparation of documents for interim and year-end audits for both internal and external auditors, Up to date maintenance of fixed asset registers and oversaw assets movements, Corrections to address audit queries, Development and monitoring of the Risk Register, Managed the sub-award evaluations, conduct due diligence visits, and the after appointment and award of contracts for compliant and qualified 14-sub-awards, Successful capacity building of sub-awards on donor rules and regulations, Handling foreign currency and inter-company transactions, Improved expenditure management, Established effective internal controls, Maintaining high standard of quality, efficiency, analysis at micro- and macro-levels, Relationship builder who is adept at working with diverse partners, Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, A critical thinking approach to problem-solving, Strong project management skills, Collegial and collaborative team player, Strong desire to learn and develop professionally
Timeline
Grants Specialist for Southern Africa Region, and Democratic Republic of Congo
USAID – DAI Global LLC
11.2023 - Current
MPhil - Development Finance
University of Stellenbosch
01.2023 - 01.2025
Executive Development Programme - undefined
Wits Business School
01.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Compliance Officer: Grants Management (Global Fund Grants)
Beyond Zero
05.2020 - 10.2023
MBA - undefined
Milpark Business School
01.2020 - 12.2020
CGISA - undefined
Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa
01.2012 - 12.2012
Grants Manager – USAID Grants
Wits Health Consortium
04.2009 - 06.2019
Management Advancement Programme(MAP) - undefined
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
01.2008 - 12.2008
Cost & Management Accountant
Eskom Holding
01.2007 - 03.2009
H. Dip in Taxation - undefined
UNISA
01.2005 - 12.2005
Financial Accountant
SAHRA
01.2005 - 12.2006
Bookkeeper
University of Cape Town
07.2001 - 12.2004
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