Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Management

• Successfully maintain the organisations financial stability, ensuring that expenses were within budget and revenue goals were met.
• Implement cost-saving measures and efficiencies in financial operations.
• Demonstrate prudent fiscal management by overseeing investments and cash reserves, resulting in positive financial outcomes.

Compliance and reporting

• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements for non-profits.
• Produce accurate and timely financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage audits effectively, resulting in clean audit reports and minimal audit findings.

Fundraising Support and Subsidy Management

• Play a key role in securing of subsidies, and supported donation and funding processes and opportunities for GBTSA.
• Demonstrate expertise in subsidy management, including tracking, reporting and compliance.
• Collaborate with the Executive Committee and Fundraising team to create financial strategies that supported fundraising efforts.

Budgeting and planning

• Develop and manage the annual budget in collaboration with Campus/Fundraising Managers and the Executive Team.
• Monitor budget variances and provided proactive recommendations to address any financial challenges.
• Develop long-term financial plans aligned with GBTSAs mission and strategic goals.

Risk Management

• Implement effective risk management strategies, including insurance coverage, to protect GBTSA from financial risks.
• Identify and address financial vulnerabilities, providing recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Maintain a robust internal control environment to prevent fraud and financial mismanagement.

Technology and efficiency

• Leverage technology to streamline financial processes, reducing manual work and improving accuracy.
• Implement or upgrade financial software and systems to enhance reporting and analysis capabilities.
• Stay current with financial technology trends and made recommendations for improvements as necessary

Team Leadership and Development

• Successfully lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and professionalism.
• Encourage ongoing professional development for finance staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues and other departments effectively.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of GBTSAs mission and how financial decisions impact the ability to achieve that mission.
• Highlight the alignment of financial strategies with GBTSAs overarching goals and impact on beneficiaries.

Stakeholder Relations

• Establish strong relationships with the Board Trustees, auditors, and external partners, maintaining trust and transparency (and donor responses where appropriate).
• Effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders in a way that is easily understandable.

Professional Growth

• Participate in professional development activities, staying current with industry best practices and emerging financial trends.
• Express a commitment to continuous improvement and demonstrate the ability to adapt to evolving financial challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12/Matric
• Accounting Qualification (B.Comm/B.Acc)
• Registration with a Professional Association
• Advanced Certificate in Excel and Word
• Proficiency Certificate for Pastel
• Completed SAICA Articles of Clerkship will be an added advantage

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least five-year post articles accounting experience
• Good computer skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and Access
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good administrative and organising skills - prepare reports, presentations and documents
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting and bookkeeping
• Ability to multitask
• Bilingualism an advantage
• Excellent time management to meet deadlines

Skills Required