Minimum Requirements:Grade 12Financial Diploma or DegreeKnowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principlesStrong MS Excel skillsAt least 5 years corporate experience Duties and Responsibilities:Ensure accurate and timely provision of financial information.Prepare annual budgets.Prepare monthly financial reports.Prepare annual financial statements.Manage the organization's cash flow.Maintain ledger accounts and accounting processes.Assist in preparing Management AccountsPrepare and reconcile General Ledger and Balance Sheet accountsPrepare monthly financial and spend reportsReconcile management accounts accurately and timelyImplement and maintain appropriate systems and internal controlsAnalyze management accounts to identify key variances from the budget for inclusion in monthly finance reportsManage accounts payable process to ensure timely payments within company terms and conditionsAssist with annual audit process with external auditorsAdhere to financial policies and proceduresIssue invoices within approved timelinesFollow up on invoice paymentsProvide financial advice to staff on operational activitiesEnsure compliance with statutory and regulatory financial requirementsContinuously improve management reporting and complianceInterpret and explain the organization's financial positionEnsure compliance with all legislation and regulatory requirementsUpdate finance policies and procedures regularlyIdentify savings opportunities for the organization and member institutionsCreate new contracts to benefit the membership communityEngage with member institutions and suppliers at various forums PLEASE NOTE: Thank you for your interest in this position, we will review and be in touch if you are suitable. Due to the amount of applications we receive for each position, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Please accept your application as unsuccessful if you had no feedback within 7 days of applying. Your CV will remain on our database and we will be in touch for other suitable positions. *** In the meantime, please download our