The Accountant is responsible to provide accurate and reliable financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports

The ROLE

General accounting responsibilities include

* Prepare monthly VAT reconciliations and VAT 201's
* Prepare the annual income tax return
* Maintain the accounting records, including the review of month end and annual balance sheet item reconciliations
* Prepare monthly cost recovery calculations for allocating indirect costs to projects
* Prepare journal entries with supporting documents
* Maintain a register of office leases and other service level agreements
* Prepare monthly management accounts
* Prepare donor financial reports
* Prepare quotations and invoices for the income generating projects
* Maintain the fixed asset register
* Review the insurance policy to ensure assets are suitably covered
* Supervise and be a mentor to the bookkeeper, finance clerks/interns and administrators
* Preparation of the audit files and supporting documents for the statutory and donor audits
* Assist with budgeting, costing and new funding proposals

Funder specific responsibilities include

* Research and keep abreast of relevant statutory and donor policies and compliance requirements
* Review monthly finance reports of grant specific Implementing Partners within the scope of donor compliance
* Review monthly and year-to-date spend vs budget reports
* Update and maintain finance reporting tools
* Mentor the Organisation grant specific Implementing Partners by providing feedback on the finance reports and recommending improvements on financial reports and/or internal control processes
* Perform monthly site visits to grant specific Implementing Partners
* Attend programme & payment meetings

Key Requirements

Qualifications and experience:

* Postgraduate degree or equivalent in finance and completed articles (SAIPA or SAICA) (non-negotiable)
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting role (non-negotiable)
* Experience working with SAGE Evolution (non-negotiable)
* Experience with projects and project accounting will be advantageous
* Experience within the NGO environment and donor reporting requirements will be preferred
* Previous experience in managing staff will be advantageous

Skills and attributes:

* Strong computer skills, with work experience using different accounting systems and MS Office, specifically intermediate MS Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, v-lookups)
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify data quality issues
* Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thorough engagement with tasks
* Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, high stress environment
* Strong planning, time management and project management skills
* Results-oriented, professional, accountable and proactive
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Ability to mentor Implementing Partners with empathy.
* Proven ability to work as a team member with multidisciplinary teams
* Valid driver’s license, own reliable vehicle and willingness to travel within South Africa
* Remuneration will be competitive, based on skills and experience

Closing date : 15 February 2019

To NOTE : No relocation cost will be covered by the Organisation

Only candidates who meet all the requirements will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful. The Hashtag Element reserves the right not to make any appointment in this position.
The Hashtag Element respects the privacy of its stakeholders and will treat all personal information provided in line with our recruitment policy and in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.