Senior Accountant (2-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

SUMMARY:
Provide efficient, timeous and accurate financial support and guidance to the Finance team in respect of specific project funding.

POSITION INFO:

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain Head Office accounting records and reconciliations
• Maintain filling up to date to ensure near real-time budget vs actual information for project managers and programme management team.
• Compile monthly and quarterly budget vs actual reports.
• Manage cash flow by analysing budget vs actuals as well as assisting with cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure that timely reimbursement and replenishment requests are submitted and followed up until payment.
• Perform project accounting procedures by ensuring that project budgets are accurate and adhered to.
• Perform reporting and ensure that the project-specific financial procedures according to agreements are adhered to.
• Maintain, collate, and validate project financial documentation (including procurement, cash advances, debtors, creditors, etc.) for audit purposes.
• Assist project staff in setting up project specific commitment ledgers and performing periodic verifications to ensure that they are maintained and reconciled.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• BCom degree or National Diploma in Accounting.
• Have at least five years’ experience in accounting or similar position.
• Knowledge of accounting software.
• Self-starter able to analyse data and prepare necessary documentation.
• Advanced MS Excel
• Experience in procurement would be advantageous.

BUSINESS GOALS:

STRATEGIC IMPACT

Financial reporting: processing, analysing and budgeting

• Ensure that accurate accounting records are updated on a regular basis for timeous financial and reporting.
• Ensure monthly Cash on Hand reconciliation and follow up of outstanding information

OPERATIONAL & PROCESS EFFECTIVENESS

Optimise efficiency and productivity and ensure sustainable practices for the project and organisation

• Review of Cash on Hand reports and staff claims.
• Ensure that project budgets and actuals are accurate, timeous, and adhered to.
• Ensure that the project-specific financial and procurement procedures, according to agreements are adhered to
• Ensure cashflow management

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Manage stakeholder engagement and manage expectations

• Develop constructive relationships with all stakeholders to deliver on requirements.
• Establish and maintain credibility by providing quality service and visibility to external and internal clients.

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