With offices in Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga in South Africa and Kampala, Uganda, Sonke works globally, and especially across Africa, to strengthen government, civil society and citizen capacity to promote gender equality, prevent domestic and sexual violence and reduce the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS. In this way the organisation contributes to the development of societies in which men, women, youth and children can enjoy equitable, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of just and democratic societies.
Sonke seeks to appoint an Accountant to be based in Cape Town.
Remuneration: R320 905 – 377 408 per annum
The purpose of this position is to find a committed, suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Account who will be responsible for assisting in budgeting, establishing and maintaining financial and procedures, implementing the internal control systems, maintaining financial records, preparing annual, quarterly and annual project financial and assisting in the preparation of management reports. The Accountant will ensure compliance with Sonke’s accounting policies and procedures and various donor procedures as well as with all regulatory requirements. This is a varied and exciting role and will ensure that the financial resources are put to good and intended use and will provide effective and efficient support.
Responsibilities:
Budgeting and cash flow forecast:
Monthly cash flow forecasts and fund requests in line with approved activity plans
Support the Finance and Sub- Awards Unit Manager in preparation of annual organizational budget;
Assist budget holders with the drafting of budgets and advise on over and under expenditure;
Monitoring of budgets.
Assist in program budgets and budget revisions for all grants submitted by the organization in coordination with the applicable programmatic staff.
Preparation of variance reports on a monthly basis and consistent interaction with program staff to monitor the financial progress of grants against the plans.
Monthly budget holders meeting
Accounting and reporting:
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual donor reports;
Day to day financial control and accounting;
Control account reconciliations;
Review of partner financial reports;
Conduct Financial monitoring visits to partner organisations;
Lead and coordinate month end processes;
Maintain a Fixed Asset Register
Process monthly bank reconciliations.
Compliance and financial policies and procedures:
Facilitate funds transfers to partner organizations;
Assist in VAT submissions to SARS
Lead and undertake proper filing and safekeeping of financial documentation
Participate in monthly budget holders meeting and guide project managers on project status burn rate;
Ensure adherence to policies and procedures by all partners;
Setting up of payments for approval on online banking system and filing of supporting documentation
Prepare all other journals and posting of payment vouchers including deposit of income and cash refunds journals, payroll and general journals and ensure they are correctly and timely captured in the accounting system as stipulated in the financial guidelines;
Assist in the preparation for project and annual audits and liaison with auditors
Perform any other duties assigned by the Finance & Sub-Awards Unit Manager
Education, experience and competencies:
Bachelor of Commerce degree
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position with excellent knowledge of the NGO sector in South Africa
Strong computer skills especially with MS Word and Excel and other related packages
Self- starter, experience working with multi-donors
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues
Problem-solving skills, the ability to work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Exhibit the highest standards of excellence and integrity, and display, at all times a courteous, professional and cooperative attitude.
Fluency in English a requirement & valid driver’s license essential.
To Apply
Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae, and a motivation letter detailing experience and contact details of 3 referees and this one page application form
https://genderjustice.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sonke-Employment-Application-Form.docx to Sonke’s Human Resource Unit via email to [email protected].
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For non-South Africans or permanent residents, it is the responsibility of the applicant to attain a work permit from the Department of Home Affairs; employment will depend on a valid work permit being in place.
EE candidates are encouraged to apply.
If you do not hear from us by 29 February 2020, please consider your application unsuccessful. The organisation reserves the right not to make an appointment.