Our client is looking for a Management Accountant to join an expanding and vibrant national organisation. This role will provide direct support to the Finance Manager and financial management team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the gathering and analyzing of financial information, supporting and developing budgets, reporting, information dissemination and analysis.



Qualification:

CA(SA) with 1 year post articles

BCom with 2 years’ post articles



Skills & Experience:

Minimum 1-2 years’ experience

Ability to take initiative and work independently

Great communication skills

Sound knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and Corporate Governance

Attention to detail

ACCPAC Experience Essential

Strong Planning and Organisational skills

Quality Management

Deadline Driven

Advanced MS Excel Skills

Team Player



Job Description:

Monitor and review the validity, accuracy and completeness of the financial accounts.

Review forecasting prepared by others (e.g. accountants, compliance officers) and provide feedback and insight to ensure accuracy.

Conduct detailed monthly reviews of sub-awardees progress against contracted requirements and financial documents.

Maintain and build productive relationships with internal stakeholders.

Ensure that budgets, reports, forecasts or presentations are prepared in the required templates and are quality controlled.

Budget development in support of new business activities.

Ensuring that organisational policies are taken into account in all budgeting processes.

Finalising month end processes (reviewing of batches, reviewing month end journals).

Create and maintain relevant templates for accurate and regular forecasting.

Clearly document and provide insight to senior management on the assumptions used for forecasting.

Prepare monthly project specific financial reports in the required templates.

Prepare monthly consolidated reporting which includes management accounts.

Provide insight into whether organisational policies are being adhered from review of the financial reports.

Prepare project specific and organisational budgets as and when needed.

Facilitate accurate forecasting for projects by working with the financial management team and relevant program staff.

Maintain and build productive relationships with external stakeholders (funders, government, auditors etc.).

Review reports prepared by others to ensure quality standards are maintained.