Cost Management Accountant

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Afrika Tikkun is an international nonprofit organisation that provides education, health and social services to children, youth and their families through centres of excellence in South African Townships. Its aim is to empower communities to develop new generations of productive citizens.

Afrika Tikkun seeks to appoint a Cost Management Accountant  to be based in Johannesburg.

The purpose of the job is to Provide support to the Executive and Operations staff, through cost management accounting. Preparation of financial data /analyses for use throughout the company (Management, Marketing, Operations, etc.) who rely on/benefit from the information to make informed business decisions. Primary responsibilities will include assisting Operations team with cost management accounting – financial input, identification of areas for cost reductions and operational improvements, annual budget process, periodic forecasting, and periodic analysis of operations performance.

Report to:Financial Manager

Key Perfomance Areas:
Management:
Maintain and implement a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Devise and implement internal controls and systems to ensure all departments and Finance are integrated
Be an integral part of the Executive management team, and contribute in strategic direction of the company.
Budgeting:
Manage the preparation of the company’s budget with all departments.
Report to management on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances
Assist management in the formulation of its overall strategic direction, including medium term plans (3y budget)
Plan and maintain project budgeting
Financial Administration:
Year end audit – preparation and completion including statutory accounts and AFS
Monthly financial reporting to the management team, and board members when required.
Costing to be done within the operational centres
Maintain the General Ledger and capture all financial transactions timeouly into Pastel.
Ensure all payments to creditors are performed daily through the online banking application.
Manage finances at the operational centres
Prepare yearly budgets of the operational centres
Draft management account
Balance sheet, Accounts payable and receivable monthly recons to perform.
Prepare board financials and reporting
Responsible for management of Afrika Tikkun Services accounts
General:
Comply with all directives from time to time given to you by the company, and all rules and regulations
Any other adhoc functions to be requested
Requirements:
Matric (Grade 12)
BCOM Honors (Accounting) or Equivalent
CIMA Qualification
Minimum of 5 years’ experience
Must have own car
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
Fluency in English languages
Management skills
Planning and organizing skills
Building Relationships
Managing a process
Developing budgets
Report compiling
Advance Excel
Financial system : Pastel & VIP payroll
Logical and Structured
Accurate
Strong Analytical skills
Ability to train and communicate on all levels within the organisation
Behavioural Compencies & Personal Attributes:
Ability to solve problems
Ability to priorities and meet deadlines, which would mean working long and flexible hours
Ability to handle confidential information
Ensures the good results are consistently driven
Ability to operate well under pressure
Able to accept responsibility and effective decision-making
Attention to detail
Professional outlook
Positive attitude
Patient and even tempered
Flexible and strategic thinker
Friendly and helpful
Able to influence and persuade others
Mature and self-disciplined
Must be willing to travel
Proactive and sense of urgency
Rejection handling
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to email their CV to Cebisile Mahlangu at [email protected]

For more about MaAfrika Tikkun, refer to www.afrikatikkun.org

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