Project Accountant

 

Recruiter:

CA Financial Appointments

Job Ref:

52917

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R240k - 360k per year + None


SUMMARY:
The incumbent will report to the Financial Manager and Financial Director and will be responsible fo

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The incumbent will report to the Financial Manager and Financial Director and will be responsible for a broad range of accounting duties which will include the following: 

Project Accounting/Reporting: 

  • Maintain and update project-related financial records
  • Import/Update approved project budgets onto Oracle NetSuite
  • Creating custom financial reports as required by donors and internal projects
  • Analyse, review, rearrange and compare original expenditures related to a project to meet various reporting needs
  • Prepare financial reports periodically as required
  • Assist project managers with monitoring, analysis, forecasting and comments upon project variances
  • Liaise with Unit heads, Field offices and programme managers to gather financial and project accounting requirements, as well as tailored reporting structures
  • Monitor and Maintain donor financial requirements, conditions and reporting deadlines
  • Assist programme/project staff with conceptual budgets where requested
  • Compile information for external auditors, as required  

Other Accounting functions: 

  • Daily approval of Accounts payable payments
  • Assist with the other financial functions within the financial division
  • Update financial reports periodically to systems
  • Assist Financial Manager and Financial Director with ad-hoc financial reports/requests as required.
  • Maintain/Monitor Oracle NetSuite project, grant and reporting function
  • Keep shared electronic business files organised and accessible according to organisational structures  

Requirements:

  • Financial/Accounting diploma or degree
  • 5 years' experience as an accountant
  • 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 a strong attention to detail
  • Deadline driven and able to manage conflicting deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Team player
  • Positive attitude and willing to share and develop skills further

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