MES : Senior Finance Officer

POSITION:                     Senior Finance Officer
TEMP POSITION:          03-06 months
REPORTS TO:               Branch Manager JHB & National Manager

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Ensure that the financial policies & procedures of the organisation are implemented & monitored as well as reporting on all financial matters to all relevant stakeholders on a regular basis

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that filing of all financial records for JHB branch such as bank statements, cheque    requests, creditors, etc. is kept according to MES policy
• Ensure that JHB branch payments & obtaining the necessary approvals are done according to MES policy
• Authorise / release payments to be made for the JHB branch and be a co-signatory on the JHB branch bank accounts
• Ensure that the revenue cycle is done according to the MES financial policy including the issuing of invoices, receipts & banking
• Take full control of the accounting system (QuickBooks) insuring that data capturing, bank reconciliations, issuing of receipts & invoices are timeously completed
• Ensure that invoicing analysis & working out of management accounts are timeously completed
• Handle communication with financial service providers via the Bank, QuickBooks, auditors, etc.
• Provide a monthly financial report to programme managers, MANCO
• Assist in drafting of annual budget & ensure programmes are kept to budget control measures
• Negotiate with service providers regarding payment options, discounts, guarantees, etc.
• Take full responsibility of the setting up, enquiries & closure of creditor accounts e.g. City of Johannesburg
• Take co-responsibility over the payroll of MES
• Take full responsibility to manage JHB debtor accounts
• Ensure that appropriate finance staff complete & sign leave forms
• Ensure that appropriate arrangements are made for the workloads of staff on leave to be allocated to identified individuals/ temporary staff
• Ensure that finance staff are present, performing their work efficiently
• Hand in a monthly report to manager
• Hold regular meetings with finance personnel & keep minutes of subsequent meetings
• Complete performance contracts & appraisals with relevant staff
• Serve on board of MES JHB subsidiary & affiliated organisations e.g. CMR, Impilo, HCC body corporate, Ekhaya CID etc.
• Assist with the arranging of MES JHB Fundraising functions.

REQUIREMENTS

Education/Qualifications

• B.Com Accounting Degree or similar qualification

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Desired

• At least 2 years’ experience in finance management position
• QuickBooks, VIP
• Knowledge of VAT and PAYE
• Drivers Licence
• MS Office Suite

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Administrative skills
• Presentation skills
• Dedication & commitment
• Initiative & innovation
• Leading people
• Flexible regarding working hours
• Planning & organising
• Team work
• Strategic thinking

APPLICATIONS: [email protected]
 
CLOSING DATE: 30th March 2019
 
SALARY: R16 700 CTC
 
Enquiries:  Portia at 011 725 6531
 
Visit www.mes.org.za for more information