Job Advert SummaryResponsible for the gathering and analyzing of financial information, supporting and developing budgets, reporting, information dissemination and analysis. This role will provide direct support to the financial manager/financial management team including: month end processes, audit preparation and execution and other ad hoc tasks.Minimum RequirementsHonors Degree or CA (SA) registered with SAICA4 years related experience in financial reporting and financial management/accounting and or a combination of education and experienceKnowledge of financial accounting systemsClear credit and criminal recordAbility to communicate in EnglishA valid driver’s licenceProficiency in Microsoft packagesDuties and ResponsibilitiesBudgetingPrepare project specific and organisational budgets as and when neededBudget development in support of new business activitiesEnsure that organisational policies are taken into account in all budgeting processesDevelop and update appropriate templates to assist in budget consolidationUpdate and maintain budgets on SAP and Power BIPrepare budget redirections based on programmatic needs ReportingPrepare monthly project specific financial reports in the required external and internal templatesEnsures that all reports are reconciled to the underlying financial systemEnsure that all required reconciliations are completed on a monthly basis to check completeness and accuracy of reportingEnsures all monthly financial reporting and supporting documentation are prepared and submitted to funders on timeDevelop templates for presenting financial progress in a simplified wayPrepare monthly consolidated reporting which includes management accountsProvide analysis of financial reporting share insights and support to programme directors and other relevant staffProvide insight into whether organisational policies are being adhered from review of the financial reportsConducts monthly high level reviews of sub-awardees progress against contracted requirements and financial documentsReviews reports prepared by others to ensure quality standards are maintained ForecastingFacilitates accurate forecasting for projects by working with the financial management team and relevant programme staffCreates and maintains relevant templates for accurate and regular forecastingClearly documents and provides insight to programme directors and other relevant staff on the assumptions used for forecastingReviews forecasting prepared by others (e.g. accountants, compliance officers) and provides feedback and insight to ensure accuracy, when applicable AdministrationEnsures that budgets, reports, forecasts or presentations are prepared in the required templates and are quality controlled Ensures that rules and regulations are appropriately incorporated into budgets and that adherence is maintained within the organisation.Performs other duties as assignedEnsures that all work is clearly documented and backed up as necessary Stakeholder engagementMaintain and build productive relationships with external stakeholders (funders, government, auditors etc.)Maintain and build productive relationships with internal stakeholders Financial management supportAssist the financial management team in:Finalising month end processes (reviewing of batches, review month end journals)Preparing for and executing efficient and compliant audit processesMonitor and review validity, accuracy and completeness of the financial accountsSupport the finance team in meeting deadlines, while maintaining quality standards People ManagementPlanning, assigning, and directing work, where applicableEnsure staff timesheet and leave is managed, where applicableEngage in the performance review process and provide performance feedback, where applicable Ensure that employees are adequately rewarded and disciplined where applicableEnsure timeous resolution complaints and resolving problemsSkills and CompetenciesPrevious exposure within NGO/NPO environmentAbility to work with and create financial modelling tools within Microsoft Excel (advanced)Strong understanding of business and finance principlesExpert understanding of current accounting principlesAbility to analyse and summarise complex informationGood oral and written communication skillsGood analytical and numerical abilitiesGood attention to detailAbility to work accurately under pressureDeadline drivenAbility to take initiative and work independentlyMotivate and co-ordinate people, tasks and resources to achieve deadlines.
