Job Description

Anova Vacancies – Accountant

Accountant – Anova Vacancies

Main Purpose of the Role
The Accountant is responsible for overseeing accounting functions and managing accounting administration staff while ensuring full compliance with organisational financial policies, procedures, and donor requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support management in the preparation of annual project budgets
• Monitor project cash flow requirements and advise management on potential shortfalls
• Compile and submit weekly cash flow movement reports for all projects to the Finance Manager

Financial Management, Review, and Reporting

• Ensure timely submission of monthly donor reports in line with project deadlines
• Enforce compliance with authorisation, recording, and reconciliation procedures by accounting staff
• Initiate daily payment batches on the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and submit monthly consolidated VAT returns to the Finance Manager
• Support management with accounting system upgrades or changes
• Review and update financial reports in accordance with donor and statutory requirements

General Ledger and Accounts Payable

• Verify and initiate daily accounts payable payments, ensuring correct allocation and accuracy
• Ensure that all outstanding accounts payable reconciling items are resolved within the following month
• Oversee weekly reconciliation and reimbursement of petty cash, project fuel cards, and credit cards

Cash Management

• Monitor and replenish company credit cards, fuel cards, and Amex cards
• Process requests for foreign currency payments
• Liaise with bank representatives regarding company cards and related services

Qualifications and Experience

• BCom Degree in Accounting with completed articles
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Accountant role, preferably with staff management experience
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting policies and procedures
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience with Pastel Evolution accounting system

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