Project Accountant, Contract, Gauteng

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin or Bookkeeping
Must have professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA / SAICA
5+ years working experience in a computerized accounting environment
3+ years working experience in an NGO in a similar role will be advantageous
Extensive knowledge of Sage Evolution
The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:
Review cashbook and conduct balance sheet recons
Creditors recons and checking of GL accounts
Reconcile balance sheet and assist FM with audit preparations
Accounts receivable produce invoices and check charge out; checking of timesheets
Payment verification ensure allocations are correct; ensure correct supporting documentation; ensure payments are made for correct project bank account
Financial forecasting weekly cash forecasts; verify and evaluate cash projections
Compliance and reporting monthly/quarterly finance reports; ensure reports are correct and well presented; assists FM with year-end financial report preparation
Training / filing training staff; ensure proper filing/archiving; train teams on donor financial management rules
Maintain project related records and authorize the transfer of expenses
Investigate all project expenses, project variances and submit variance reports to management

Salary: Negotiable (for the contract duration)