The primary purpose of this position is to fulfil the role of providing a full accounting function for the operations of a newly formed independent developmental training services entity within the Non-Profit environment.
A suitable candidate must be able to work independently and implement efficient processes and systems as part of creating a fully functioning financial administration.
Key Performance Areas | Tasks | Key Performance Measures |
Accounting bookkeeping, processes and records
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· Check payment requisitions to authorised budget
· Loading of payments and payroll deductions onto operational banking system · Set up of an orderly accounting filing system · Process cash book entries for all operational bank accounts. · Prepare bank reconciliations for all bank accounts · Prepare any accounting reconciliations necessary |
· Complete and accurate accounting records.
· Functioning and up to date accounting system |
Financial results reporting | · Preparation of monthly financial results
· Preparation of financial report to Trustees as and when required · Preparation of draft Annual Financial Statements |
· Timeous and accurate reports |
Budgeting process | · Prepare and manage an annual budget | · Timeous complete budget |
Taxation | · Preparation of annual Income Tax return
· Regular tax compliance certificate |
· Taxation matters completed timeously |
Governance | · Ensure all minutes and attendance registers are signed and updated and Resolution register is updated with all resolutions signed | · Complete and updated governance records |
Audit | · Arrange and implement the external audit
· Preparation of the audit file · Provide required information during the audit |
· Completed audit process |
Fixed assets maintenance | · Maintain the Fixed Asset Register
· Reconcile Fixed Asset Register to Trial Balance · Mange an annual physical count of fixed assets |
· Accurate and complete Fixed Asset Register |
Deal with all ad hoc requests | · Assist Managing Director with all aspects of the financial management of the operations
· Attend all Exco and management meetings |
· Manager evaluation |
HR oversight | · Maintain oversight of all HR financial matters | · Manager evaluation |
Soft Skills | · Maintain good working relationship with peers
· Participation in office related initiatives |
· Manager evaluation |
Internal Relationships: All Staff | External Relationships: Suppliers, Auditors, SARS, External Stakeholders |
Qualifications B Comm in finance or accounting
Experience 4-6 years accounting experience in NGO environment
Knowledge
Pastel Accounting
Sage Payroll
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
SARS E-filing
Attributes/Abilities/Values
• Professional work ethic
• Uphold missions and vision of WDB Trust
• Ability to work quickly and accurately
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Respect for confidentiality
• High standard of integrity, honesty and reliability
• Occasional travel to operational field sites
• Drivers licence.