Projects Finance Officer - Cape Town, South Africa - Key Careers & Consulting

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Cape Town, South Africa

3 weeks ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Information:

Industry

Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
***Work Experience

1-3 years
***City

Cape Town
***State/Province

Western Cape
***Country

South Africa
***Zip/Postal Code

7100
***- Our work is challenging and exciting and we love what we do. To join our team, you need to be brilliant at- what you do, passionate, results-orientated and have a positive attitude.

Key Responsibilities:

- responsible for a broad range of accounting duties which will include the following:

Reporting and Analysis:

Produce projectspecific reporting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to donor requirements.
Attend oversight group meetings and raise any financial strategic concerns or risks.
Produce financial analysis to assist decisionmaking.
Review, Produce, and consolidate reports for donor reporting and internal management purposes.
Provide explanatory narrative for any reports as required.
Design and record regular key performance indicators for the projects
Respond to donor questions regarding financials as required.

Transaction Processing and Quality Assurance:

Enter all transactions relating to projects onto the finance system in a timely manner.
Create controls and processes to ensure legality and quality of all transactions.
Prepare and review monthly transactions listing for completeness and assurance.
Reconcile all projects balance sheet accounts every month.
Prepare and review monthly reserves statement for each project.
Ensure all transactions are supported by adequate documentation and are filed and retained in a

- suitable way.

Ensure internal yearend deadlines are met.
Review and settle all accruals before project closure.

Planning, Start-up and Closure:

Coordinate the project budget and subsequent iterations, obtaining signoff as required.
Ensure maximum cost recovery, including overhead costs and levies on all projects.
Upload final budget into the NetSuite system and repeat for periodic forecast.
Develop reporting templates in line with donor requirements.
Run financial aspects of inception workshop and provide training on donor requirements.
Work with implementing staff to establish systems that meet donor requirements.
Ensure all financial requirements, controls, and conditions are met.
Work with Project Managers and Senior Managers to close out projects within the finance system and

- align with final donor reporting

Requirements:

Financial/Accounting diploma or degree
3 years' experience as a project/costs accountant
Project finance management and donor reporting within an NGO environment
Management reporting and the production of valueadded analysis leading to improved decision making.
Creating and implanting good financial practice and controls, including transaction reviews and

- adjustments

Balance sheet reconciliations and monthly checks and balances
Familiarity with Oracle / SAP / Oracle's NetSuite is essential.
Practical experience in the field of financial donor reporting
Computer literate: MS Outlook, Word and Excel intermediate level
Analyse and summarise financial data accurately with strong attention to detail.
Deadline driven and able to manage conflicting deadlines.
Ability to build good working relationships with nonfinance staff.
Ability to work under pressure.
Good interpersonal skills
Team player
Positive attitude and willingness to share and develop skills further.