Finance Manager
The organisation provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly-evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.
Position title: Finance ManagerContract type: Fixed term contract in line with funding
Location: Head Office, Cape Town
Purpose of the position:The Finance Manager will be responsible for overall financial management, audit and compliance, reporting, stakeholder management and staff management. This role focuses primarily on Centres for Disease Control (CDC) projects within the organisation.
Minimum requirements:CA (SA) and at least 3 years’ experience in finance, accounting, budgeting and management; or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 2 years post articles experience
Knowledge of financial accounting systems (e.g. SAP)
PEPFAR audit experience will be a great advantage
Ability to work with and create financial modelling tools within Microsoft Excel (advanced)
Report writing
Clear credit and criminal record
Ability to communicate in English
Valid code 08 driver’s licence
Responsibilities: Financial management and accounting
Supervise and manage project bookkeeping including cashbook processing and journalsEnsure the preparation of bank reconciliations and reviews
Provide oversight and compliance on project debit cards, staff debtors and expense claims
Ensure all funder and statutory deadlines are met
Provide financial management support to programme directors
Provide assistance to departments for finance-related activities
Review and release electronic payments and transfers
Ensure completeness and accuracy of the fixed asset register
Overall responsibility of the financial management / trial balance as allocated
Auditing and complianceEnsure accurate accounting for VAT
Overall responsibility for the preparation and execution of all fund related audits (internal and external)
Assists with preparation and execution of statutory audits Cash flow management
Ensure adequate cash-flow management
Ensure loan account and inter account transfers are done Reporting and budgeting
Ensure all monthly expense claims and financial reporting are prepared and submitted to funders on time
Provide insight to senior management, board and external parties through review of financial reporting for projects
Ensure that all reports are reconciled to the underlying financial system Stakeholder management
Maintain and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders People management
Ensure high level plans are communicated and assigned to the team
Engage in the performance review process
Skills, competencies and abilities: Excellent communication skills
Attention to detailNon-judgmental
Problem solving
Excellent organisational and administration skills
Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the employment equity plan and targets of the organisation. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply. In the event that you do not hear from us after a month of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.The organisation reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification.