Grant Accountant - Johannesburg
Salary Negotiable
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Johannesburg,
Gauteng
more than 14 days ago
24-07-2017 6:38:41 AM
18-08-2017 3:23:34 PM
Main purpose of the job
To lead the provision of effective operational support services to all staff and sites, specifically in the areas of financial management, donor liaison and organizational administration.
Location
8 Blackwood Avenue, Parktown
Key performance areas
Ensure adherence to the financial policies and procedures.
Effective review and approval of general ledger entries, journal entries, audit files and balance sheet reconciliations.
Effective management of accounting support staff.
Budget preparation and management.
Provide financial advice.
Compile accurate and comprehensive financial and donor reports.
Liaison with all relevant stakeholders.
Effective compliance with donor requirements.
Effective self-management.
Required minimum education and training
BCom Accounting or equivalent
Required minimum work experience
Minimum of 3 years financial reporting experience in a healthcare or donor funded environment.
Additional education, work experience and personal abilities
Experience working in a donor funded organization/NGO will be an advantage.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel and accounting package is desirable.
Must have a dynamic and compatible personality able to deal with clients, donors and staff at all levels.
Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The environment may at times be busy and need excellent management skills and attention to details.
May be required to work overtime and to travel to various sites.
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) will be required.
The Wits Health Consortium will only respond to short listed candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications unsuccessful. In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.