ROLE PROFILE

To ensure that funds are effectively managed, accounted for and reported on a day-to-day and monthly basis, in accordance with IFRS and funder requirements.All Harambee team members are required to adopt a flexible approach to their roles as we are a rapidly evolving and innovative organisation.

While key responsibilities of the role are outlined below, Harambee reserves the right to change and/or expand on these responsibilities as the organisation evolves and as the employee grows.

LOCATION

Johannesburg

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Grants Management & Financial Reporting

• Maintaining accurate accounting records in accordance with IFRS
• Ensuring that grant/social investment funds are properly managed and accounted for, in accordance with funder requirements
• Preparing all relevant project journals to be processed on a monthly basis
• Assist with the preparation and submission of funder reports timeously
• Preparing all other financial information and documents required by funders on a monthly basis
• Ensuring compliance with funder contractual requirements
• Analysing and assisting with funder spending in relation to activities and outputs
• Ensuring that all source documents are appropriately filed and files are properly labelled to facilitate retrieval of documents
• Assist with the setting up the funder chart of accounts
• Assisting with other administrative duties as requested by the Finance team members

Cash Flow Management

• Preparing expenditure reimbursements between projects as per grant contracts

Audits

• Ensuring that all project records are ready for donor or statutory audits
• Assisting with audit preparations to ensure efficient, effective and successful statutory and donor external audits

Risk Management

• Assisting with the management of financial risks
• Assisting with ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric and a diploma or equivalent qualification in bookkeeping/finance
• At least 3-5 years’ work experience in an accounting/bookkeeping/finance environment
• Proficiency in the Pastel accounting system
• Experience in the NGO and/or development sector would be advantageous
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office – including Word, Excel and Outlook

COMPETENCIES

• Able to analyse financial data and information to identify variances and inaccuracies
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Able to use discretion and deal with sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner.
• Able to multi-task and prioritise
• Good work ethic
• Able to exercise good judgement
• Honesty and integrity
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Able to use own initiative and take ownership of his/her tasks; and work with limited supervision
• Good team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Meticulous and able to pay attention to detail
• Strong customer service orientation