Grants Officer

About Translated

Translated is a leading company in AI-enabled translation services. We are on a mission to allow everyone to understand and be understood in their own language.
By leveraging a seamless symbiosis of artificial intelligence and human creativity, we design custom localization projects that were previously unthinkable, helping more than 280,000 clients grow their businesses worldwide.
Translated has been at the forefront of innovation in the language services industry, actively coordinating several European projects such as Matecat, MMT, Meetween. Through these leading AI research initiatives, Translated has collaborated with esteemed partners like FBK, Zoom Research, and  Kites. These partnerships have concentrated on advancing state-of-the-art technology, steering the industry towards more efficient and intelligent solutions for machine translation and beyond.

We are looking for a Grants Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a brilliant and passionate professional with 2-3 years' experience who can effectively manage all reporting, organisational and administrative activities related to grants.

What You’ll Do 

• Provide expert support to the research team in navigating financing rules and evaluating proposals.
• Collaborate with the finance team to implement new procedures to facilitate and optimize reports on funded proposals.
• Ensure financial accuracy and compliance by coordinating with the Finance team and adhering to financial regulations.
• Prepare, verify, and manage supporting documentation for funded activities, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Organize and oversee administrative and accounting records, maintaining a structured and efficient archive.
• Develop detailed technical-financial reports, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and regulations.
• Enter and manage financial data within dedicated platforms, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Foster strong relationships with national and international partners, facilitating smooth collaboration.
• Draft and refine contractual and project documents, ensuring clarity and compliance.
• Create and verify models and timesheets, optimizing project tracking and reporting.
• Oversee order management and contractual matters, aligning with internal policies and project guidelines.
• Support financial audits, ensuring transparency and adherence to regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Professional experience in accounting of national and European funded projects (e.g., Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe).
• 3 years of experience in the technical and administrative management of European projects within corporate or non-profit settings, handling projects with a minimum budget of €10 million in grants.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in economics or accounting.
• Experience in an accounting or finance role, or within an audit firm (specifically with one of the Big Four Audit Firm).
• Proficiency in portals of the European Union, MePa, etc.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace suite.
• Punctuality, precision, responsibility, and confidentiality.
• Organizational skills and ability to work towards objectives.
• Ability to work in teams and independently.
• Proactiveness, practicality, and problem-solving attitude.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Administrative-accounting skills.
• Experience working in international settings.
• Master's/Course in European research project management and/or collaborative financed projects management.

We offer: full-time contract. This position requires daily in-office presence, so we are unable to accommodate fully remote work. However, we value flexibility and offer the opportunity to work up to 48 days remotely per year, allowing for a balanced and adaptable work experience.

Headquarter

Translated is hosted at Pi Campus, a working environment immersed in nature where 5 luxury villas have been converted into functional offices to foster talent growth. Pi Campus is also a venture firm created by Translated to reinvest part of its profits into promising AI startups.

Benefits and Perks

• Gym
• Swimming Pool

• Kickboxing
• Water aerobics 
• Fitness 
• Pilates
• Table Tennis and Football table
• Kitchen and snacks
• Bonuses and incentives for employees who quit smoking, ride a bicycle to work, or adopt a child.

Learn more about our company: https://translated.com/work-at-translated-onboarding.

Diversity Statement

At Translated, we proudly embrace and celebrate each individual's unique qualities to our team, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other differences. We recognize that these diverse perspectives empower us to overcome challenges, foster innovation, and drive excellence. As an inclusive and equal opportunity employer, we are committed to cultivating an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.

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