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Job Summary
Are you a dynamic finance professional with a passion for managing grants and maximizing financial efficiency? We're seeking a talented individual to lead our grants finance team and ensure compliance, accuracy, and effectiveness in grant accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise, direct, and review the work of grants accountants and administrators, ensuring compliance with financial procedures and standards.
- Oversee reporting and communication channels to maintain compliance and standardization of processes.
- Develop and implement recommendations to improve accounting processes and procedures.
- Manage general ledger reconciliations and liaise with corporate finance on resolution of reconciling items.
- Maintain detailed records related to financial transactions and ensure proper documentation and record maintenance.
- Produce financial reports and develop grants accounting SOPs, reporting procedures, and deliverables.
- Manage payments, claiming of funds, and efficient cash management.
- Plan and oversee audit processes to ensure unqualified audit outcomes.
- Maintain and update COMPANY RT and other funder books, reconcile to COMPANY accounts, and prepare relevant financial reports.
Minimum Requirements & Key Competencies:
- National Diploma in Financial Management/Accounting (NQF Level 6).
- 8 years' finance experience related to grants/funding, with 5 years in a supervisory/management role.
- Experience in the health industry and grant finance environment (highly advantageous).
- Knowledge of relevant acts and Treasury Regulations (e.g., PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, GRAP).
- Strong analytical, time management, and attention to detail skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and management skills.
- Proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, and computer literacy.
- Valid Driver's License.
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