Job Description

Our client is a well-established, internationally recognised non-profit organisation. They provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB.

Their work culture is adapted to the constantly-evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose of the Position:

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overall financial management, audit and compliance, reporting, Stakeholder Management and staff management. This role focuses primarily on Centres for Disease Control (CDC) projects within the organisation.

Minimum Requirements:

CA (SA) and at least 3 years experience in finance, accounting, budgeting and management; or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 2 years post articles experience. Knowledge of financial accounting systems (e.g. SAP). PEPFAR audit experience will be a great advantage. Ability to work with and create financial modelling tools within Microsoft Excel (advanced). Report writing. Clear credit and criminal record. Ability to communicate in English. Valid code 08 drivers licence.

Responsibilities:

Financial Management and Accounting

Supervise and manage project bookkeeping including cashbook processing and journals. Ensure the preparation of bank reconciliations and reviews. Provide oversight and compliance on project debit cards, staff debtors and expense claims. Ensure all funder and statutory deadlines are met. Provide financial management support to programme directors. Provide assistance to departments for finance-related activities. Review and release electronic payments and transfers. Ensure completeness and accuracy of the fixed asset register. Overall responsibility of the financial management / trial balance as allocated.

Auditing and Compliance

Ensure accurate accounting for VAT Overall responsibility for the preparation and execution of all fund related audits (internal and external). Assists with preparation and execution of statutory audits.

Cash Flow Management

Ensure adequate cash-flow management. Ensure loan account and inter account transfers are done.

Reporting and budgeting

Ensure all monthly expense claims and financial reporting are prepared and submitted to funders on time. Provide insight to senior management, board and external parties through review of financial reporting for projects. Ensure that all reports are reconciled to the underlying financial system.

Stakeholder Management

Maintain and build relationships with internal and External Stakeholders.

People Management

Ensure high level plans are communicated and assigned to the team. Engage in the performance review process.

Skills, Competencies and Abilities:

Excellent communication skills Attention to detail Non-judgmental Problem solving Excellent organisational and administration skills Reporting and statistics
Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

Are you a registered Chartered Accountant (CA) in South Africa with SAICA accreditation?
Location:

Cape Town, Western Cape (City of Cape Town) (Preferred)
Work Location: In person