Senior Accountant (2-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Recruiter:

Merand Corbett & Associates

Job Ref:

CPT000298/SG

Date posted:

Monday, February 15, 2021

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

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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