Senior Accountant

Reference: 5685 DB
Consultant: Dorei Barnes

Job Description:

Maintain Head Office accounting records and reconciliations
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 donor reporting and ensure that the project-specific financial procedures according to agreements with donor and CFR200 (in particular), are adhered to.
Maintain, collate, and validate project financial documentation for the programme (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.

Qualifications:

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