Financial Accountant

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HOPE Cape Town seeks to appoint a Financial Accountant HOPE Cape Town is a registered non-profit organisation based in Cape Town, dedicated to raising the quality of life of people and communities.

Emphasis is placed on children, adolescents and their families in situations of poverty, HIV and related illnesses.

Firmly grounded in the third decade of delivering service and programs in marginalised communities, HOPE Cape Town’s vision and strategy beyond 2020 focus on:
First 1 000 Days program for new mothers, babies and toddlers;
Early learning and school preparedness for pre-school children;
Literacy and Numeracy assistance and school retention for primary school learners;
Improving Maths, English, Information Technology and school retention for high school learners;
Dual Vocational Training and Education for Youth;
Skills development, artisanal opportunities and income generating projects for adults;
Social services, community health services, sport & recreation, arts & crafts and food security.
Position description:

The financial accountant will provide financial and administrative support to board members, management, colleagues, donors and other stakeholders of HOPE Cape Town Trust and Association.

Candidate will be responsible for all financial reporting.

The Financial accountant will work closely with the Back Office and Senior staff teams and will be responsible for the following:
Preparation of information for and execution of monthly accounting cycle
Preparation of monthly management reports, financial statements and other financial related reports and correspondence on a regular basis, within agreed upon timelines
Preparation of information for and execution of monthly payroll cycle and reconciliations (including staff leave)
Manage all tax related matters
Management of accounts payable and income (donations) received
Assist with cash flow management function and processing (i.e. bank, petty cash and cash flow forecasts)
Assist with strategic planning and execution
Assist with Fundraising proposals
Assist in the formulation of annual budgets and financial forecasts
Being a key point of contact for all financial and accounting matters
Resolution of finance related queries
Work closely with the appointed auditors
Ensure organisational compliance to the HOPE Finance Policy
Manage and Maintain the Donor Database (HDMS)
Ensuring appropriate segregation of duties exist in the finance and accounting functions
Make recommendations for improvements in financial and accounting processes
Provide relieve cover for other administrative staff when they are on leave Minimum requirements:
Accounting qualification with > 5 years of post-qualification experience.
Preference will be given to individuals with NGO sector experience.
Excellent analytical, planning and organisational skills
Payroll experience
Sage Pastel experience
Excellent communication skills
Excellent command of the English language (verbal & written)
The ability to communicate in German (advantageous)
Deadline orientated with the ability to work accurately under pressure
Ability to work independently
Valid South African driver’s license & own vehicle
No criminal record
To apply: Please draft a letter of motivation addressed to the Program Coordinator, detailing why you are interested in this opportunity along with your CV and at least 3 contactable references to [email protected] Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview phase which will take place from 23 – 26 March 2020.

For more about HOPE Cape Town, refer to www.hopecapetown.com

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