Finance Assistant - Cape Town Verfied

R 15000 per month Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 03-07-2019 8:35:35 AM
24-07-2019 12:32:17 PM
With offices in Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga in South Africa, and Kampala, Uganda, our organisation works globally, and especially across Africa, to strengthen government, civil society and citizen capacity to promote gender equality, prevent domestic and sexual violence and reduce the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS. In this way the organisation contributes to the development of societies in which men, women, youth and children can enjoy equitable, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of just and democratic societies.

Finance Assistant

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for preparing accounting records and financial reporting.

Scope of Work
• Capture transactions on Pastel Evolution.
• Manage and reconcile bank accounts, credit cards and petty cash.
• Prepare weekly payment schedules
• Prepare monthly creditors/debtors reconciliations.
• Process accruals and pre-paid transactions.
• Process journals.
• Prepare full analysis of all balance sheet accounts
• Collation of relevant documents for donor financial reports.
• Compile supporting documentation required by the auditors during donor specific audits.
Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or financial management or extensive experience.
• At least 4-5 years experience in accounting.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in working in the finance unit in a similar position of a medium-sized South African NGO.
Competencies
• Working experience with Pastel Evolution.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with audit requirements.
• A team player
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Knowledge of SARS policies and processes.
• Able to handle pressure and change.
• Deadline driven.
• Excellent attention to detail.