SUMMARY:
A NGO client of ours are looking for a Expense Controller on a 3 months contract in the Southern Suburbs. If you have 3 years experience in accounting and a Degree in Finance or Accounting this is the ideal opportunity for you.
POSITION INFO:
Requirements:
- A bachelor degree from an accredited University with major course in Accounting, Finance or Related field.
- 3 years of experience in accounting preferably in international NGO.
- Competent financial modelling skills in Excel.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Self-motivated and innovative.
- Committed and dedicated.
- Excellent financial skills and analytical skills.
- Good understanding of accounting concepts.
- Experience in working independently and providing initiative in improving finance functions.
- Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting on the institution’s financial performance.
- Demonstrates the flexibility and energy that is required for a high level of self-management and awareness.
- Flexible in working arrangements and adaptable to new (sometimes unstructured) and stress full working environments.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Competent skills in the use of the organisation’s accounting software.
- Should be good at multi-tasking.
- Must pay attention to detail, concentration on all aspects of a finance task, and commitment to achieving quality results.
- Ability to work effectively in team environment.
- Computer literate: highly proficient in the use of word processing software (MS Word), presentation software (MS PowerPoint), spreadsheet software (MS Excel) and email software.
- Confident and able to work on own initiative.
Purpose of position:- Maintain financial systems and controls to ensure the efficiency, integrity and transparency of the office with regards to income in accordance with IR guidelines and accepted accounting standards.
- The Expense Controller is responsible for the efficient processing and record keeping of all aspects of the companies payments and expenses. All points listed below are of relevance, but the job description implies a wider and far-reaching overview that would provide delivery of pertinent information as well as valid, accurate, complete and timely processing.
- Accountable for maintaining a smooth and efficient accounting system which provides project related financial information for IRSA use.
- Maintain good relations and understanding between IRSA head office and regional offices with all expense related matters.
- Prepare and process timely and accurate financial information (towards the appropriate projects and relevant project codes), including monthly reconciliations (bank, year to date reports, etc.) on a monthly basis for head office level and management usage.
- Deal with day to day financial related matters pertaining to the company.
- Engage with the various stakeholders in the execution of the Expense Controller function (financial institutions, fellow staff, auditors, etc.).
- Consolidating regional financial information required per weekly expense tracking and processing, to prepare for submission towards routine monthly reporting.
- Monitor, maintain and ensure compliance of strong accounting controls pertaining to expenses for all regional offices.
- To ensure consistency of application of standardized financial processes specific to expenses, across the organisation.
- Facilitate a smooth audit process for the annual financial audit.
Key Accountabilities:
> Finance Management and Compliance
> Reporting and processing
> Filing
> Forex Platform (Forex Payments)
Only shortlisted candidates will be candidate. Salary negotiations will be discussed during interview process.
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