Introduction: 

• An opportunity exists for a detail-oriented and organised Accountant join a dynamic  and purpose-driven team.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting project finance, and assisting the Financial Director with key reporting.
• This is a full-time, office-based role, ideal for someone with completed SAIPA articles and a strong foundation in IFRS.

Job Purpose: 
To manage day-to-day financial operations, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll preparation, and financial reporting, while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.

REQUIREMENTS 
Minimum education (essential): 

• BCom in Accounting or related Financial Accounting degree

Minimum applicable experience (years): 

• Completion of SAIPA articles
• IFRS experience

Required nature of experience: 

• Bookkeeping and reconciliation
• VAT and EMP 201 submissions
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Cash flow management
• Project budget tracking

Skills and Knowledge (essential): 

• Proficiency in Sage One, Syft, and PaySpace
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and IFRS
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
KPA1: Financial Record Management 

• Capture all financial transactions accurately in Sage
• Process supplier and customer invoices
• Maintain orderly digital and physical financial records
• Prepare data for VAT 201 and EMP 201 submissions

KPA2: Reconciliations & Financial Control 

• Reconcile supplier statements, bank accounts, and credit cards
• Clear control and suspense accounts
• Maintain inter-company and project journals
• Support balance sheet reconciliations

KPA3: Accounts Payable & Receivable 

• Maintain and manage AP and AR ageing reports
• Prepare payment batches for online banking
• Resolve invoice and billing queries
• Follow up with clients and suppliers as needed

KPA4: Timesheets, Payroll & Cost Tracking 

• Collect and validate weekly timesheets
• Track labour cost per project
• Identify and escalate timesheet discrepancies

KPA5: Project Finance & Reporting Support 

• Maintain project budgets and funding registers
• Monitor cash flow and forecast requirements
• Draft monthly cash flow forecasts and management accounts
• Support the FD with grant/donor financial reports