Grants Management(SAP GM-GTE) Specialist

Grants Management (SAP GM-GTE) Specialist The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the financial management, reporting and budgeting functions of sponsored research projects. This includes maintaining accurate grant‑related data in SAP GM‑GTE, preparing financial reports, assisting in grant budget uploads and modifications, supporting compliance with donor requirements, and coordinating with internal departments for payroll, HR and procurement transactions. The role demands attention to detail, proficiency in Excel and hands‑on experience in SAP’s Grants Management module.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and creation of new grants in SAP in line with donor guidelines.

Coordinate with finance for assigning new internal orders and with IST for creating & assigning purchase groups for new release strategies.

Support HR approvals for hiring on internal and external grants by reviewing and processing recommendation forms and assist in monthly payroll processing.

Maintain and update derivation rules in SAP GM & HCM for new and existing grants and provide support to resolve SAP‑related errors and to ensure proper mapping of sponsored classes for payroll allocations.

Coordinate monthly payroll activities for approved personnel and update SAP derivations accordingly and budget uploads for monthly payroll activities.

Approve purchase requisitions in SAP related to grants.

Assist in grant extensions, closures and transfers, ensuring compliance and financial accuracy in SAP.

Manage the financial aspects of grants funded by LUMS and external donors, including preparing and sharing budgetary reports monthly or as needed.

Perform any additional responsibilities, as assigned by senior management, that support the achievement of departmental and organisational objectives.

Knowledge & Skills

Hands‑on experience on SAP FI / GM Module

Knowledge of accounting principles

Experience preparing financial reports of grants

Attention to detail

Effective interpersonal communication skills

Excellent analytical abilities

Advanced MS Excel (VBA)

Strong work ethic, especially in terms of punctuality, reliability and responsiveness

Good teamwork

Energetic and result‑oriented, effective client management

Strong multi‑tasking and stress management

Ability to meet deadlines

Qualifications ACCA / Master’s degree in Accounting or Management Studies or equivalent.

Experience

3 years of post‑qualification experience.

SAP certification is preferable.

What We Offer LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skill development and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as work with highly experienced professionals.

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

LUMS offers competitive benefits to its academic and professional colleagues, including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI for Pension Scheme, outpatient medical coverage for self and family, and inpatient health insurance for self, spouse and dependent children.

The campus offers world‑class facilities : Sports complexes, a 25‑m swimming pool, separate gyms, dining centre, medical centre, library, parking, transport facilities for females and a professional day‑care centre for children of community members.

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate and internal educational discounts, including waivers of undergraduate tuition fees for employees’ children, scholarships for master’s programmes and executive development programmes offered by the nationally recognised Rausing Executive Development Centre (REDC).

Equal Opportunity Employer LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non‑disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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