Senior Financial Accountant

SUMMARY:
Senior Financial Accountant

POSITION INFO:

Job Purpose

 Our client based in Cape Town CBD is looking to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant

The Accountant will be responsible for assisting and supporting the work of the Chief

Financial & Operations Officer (CFOO)

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provision of effective and efficient financial and administrative support to the CFOO
• Perform the full financial accounting function, including procurement processes and variance analysis
• Facilitate and prepare the budget and forecast processes for the organisation,

Drawing figures and information from regional offices and ensuring it aligns with

Organisational objectives

• Understanding contracts and assessing whether transactions are aligned to contract terms
• Maintain internal control system and ensure compliance with NJ policies
• Assist in development of institutional and donor proposal budgets & external audits
• Preparation of local and international payments
• Timely submission of monthly and annual financial reports;
• Maintenance of fixed asset register, depreciation and assessment of useful life
• Ensuring compliance with tax and accounting laws and regulations
• Prepare and administer payroll and tax remittance
• Ensure strict adherence and compliance to financial control systems, policies and procedures
• Monitor budget implementation and expenditures and communicate outcomes to

CFOO for decision making

• Ensure efficient payments and disbursements according to approved policy and procedures
• Perform bank and vendor reconciliations
• Work with the CFOO and other members of the finance and operations team to ensure smooth running of the finance and operations of the organisation.
• Examine and analyse financial information and present findings to CFOO
• Perform month- and year end procedures, and prepare reports
• Manage Cash flow
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of an integrated financial and reporting system that takes into account consolidation of regional offices’ financial statements
• Supervise and lead a team where necessary
• Develop and conduct internal audit procedures and systems
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, reconciliations and audit file for external audits
• Liaise with external auditors
• Preparation of monthly management accounts, as well as management and Board reports
• Maintaining all necessary records including invoices, expenses, payments and transactions
• Develop key performance indicators, dashboards and reporting tools for performance and budget tracking
• Ensuring high quality reporting and robust processes are in place to support the team
• Provide monthly up-to-date and accurate funder and project reports to the CFOO and project coordinators

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (BCom)
• Qualified accountant with at least five years’ post articles experience in financial accounting and reporting
• Full financial accounting function, including procurement experience and a strong working knowledge of Pastel or similar accounting software
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS for SMMEs and strong working knowledge in local

GAAP

• Experience in multi-donor financial accounting and management or equivalent experience
• Experience in the non-profit environment will be an added advantage
• Membership of Professional Accounting Body will be an added advantage.
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Proactive approach to work and good self-motivation
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to deal with people from different cultures
• Ability to deal authoritatively with a range of partners and contractors
• A strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities, highly motivated, committed and goal orientated
• Ability to work flexibly and to adapt to changing demands and circumstances

The employee should demonstrate competence in all of the following, and strive for competence in areas where required:

• Behave Ethically:

Understand ethical behaviour and financial business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others are consistent with these standards and align with the values of the organisation.

• Build Relationships:

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the Finance & Operations team and the organisation.

• Communicate Effectively:

Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate language and effective communication tools.

• Focus on Staff/Funder Needs:

Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external users to meet or exceed their expectations within the organisational parameters.

• Foster Teamwork:

Work cooperatively and effectively with others in the Finance & Operations team to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organisational effectiveness.

• Make Decisions:

Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organisation.

• Self-management:

Set priorities, develop a work plan, monitor progress towards goals, and track activities.

• Solve Problems:

Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

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