Job Description

Anova Vacancies – Accountant

Accountant

Job Description
Anova is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to manage accounting functions and oversee accounting administration staff, ensuring compliance with the organisation’s financial policies and procedures. The role supports budgeting, financial reporting, and general ledger management while maintaining accurate and timely financial records.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assist management in preparing annual project budgets.
• Monitor project cash flow and advise management on potential shortfalls.
• 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 according to project requirements.
• Oversee compliance with procedures for authorisation, recording, and reconciliation of transactions by accounting administration staff.
• Initiate daily payment batches in the accounting system, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and submit the monthly consolidated VAT return to the Finance Manager.
• Assist management with upgrades or changes to the accounting system.
• Review and update financial reports to meet donor and statutory requirements.

General Ledger and Accounts Payable

• Verify and initiate daily Accounts Payable (AP) payments, ensuring accuracy of allocations.
• Ensure all AP reconciling items from the preceding month are cleared and resolved promptly.
• Reconcile petty cash, project fuel cards, and credit cards weekly and process reimbursements.

Cash Management

• Monitor and replenish credit cards, project fuel cards, and Amex cards.
• Process requests for foreign currency payments.
• Communicate with bank representatives regarding company cards and related transactions.

Qualifications and Experience

• BCom Degree in Accounting and completed articles.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Accountant, preferably with experience managing finance staff.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with Pastel Evolution is required.

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