We have a compelling, hybrid opportunity for a Chartered Accountant to fill the role of Senior Financial Manager at a wonderful conservation NPO based in Stellenbosch. This is an ideal position for an experienced Accountant to join a dynamic team who are doing meaningful work in the field of conservation in southern Africa. Leverage your financial acuity and passion for conservation to make a difference in this terrific role. Apply today!
Responsibilities
- Day-to-Day
- Ensure financial team follows the institution’s policies and regulations.
- Ensure company remains regulatory compliant taking into consideration legislative changes.
- Ensure that all the financial reports are prepared and delivered on time.
- Monitor and manage all expenses within the allotted budgets.
- Responsible for quarterly financial record close-off.
- Strategic Impact
- Assist in formulating the organisation’s future direction and supporting tactical initiatives.
- Operational & Process Effectiveness
- Develop standard and new accounting procedures to improve financial operations efficiency.
- Implement operational best practices.
- Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors, donors, and government agencies.
- Oversee HR monthly processing and employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximising a cost-effective benefits package.
- Budgeting and reporting to EXCO.
- Stakeholder Management
- Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
- Maintain in-depth relations with external and internal auditors.
- People Growth
- Provide technical expertise and direction to the finance team.
- Lead the team to be future fit and can deal with the changing needs and demands.
- Living the NPO’s values and leading by example.
Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be:
- Accounting Degree, preferably CA(SA)
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in auditing and accounting.
- Able to work under pressure and honour deadlines.
- Excellent Excel skills.
- Good command of English.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and/or other accounting software.
- Driver’s license.
- Passport.
- Passion for conservation.
Should you not receive a response within 10 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
City: Stellenbosch, Hybrid
Country: South Africa
Level of Expertise: Senior
Remuneration: Negotiable
Reference Number: #Mich1610
Michelle Snitcher
Consultant
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