The Wits Health Consortium Latest Vacancy

Posted on :

20 Feb, 2019

Category :

Accounting Jobs in South Africa

WHC provides world-class administrative support to its divisions through a wide range of Shared Services Centre functions. Our skilled teams have acquired extensive knowledge and experience, enabling WHC to manage complex projects professionally and efficiently. Accessible representatives, a commitment to service excellence and quick turnaround times are just some of the traits that have established WHC as a trusted, reputable and value-adding business.

Job Title: Senior Grant Accountant
Location: Parktown, Johannesburg

Main purpose of the job
To lead the provision of effective operational support services to all staff and sites, specifically in the areas of financial management, donor liaison and organizational administration.

Key performance areas

  • Ensure adherence to the financial policies and procedures.
  • Effective review and approval of general ledger entries, journal entries, audit files and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Effective management of accounting support staff.
  • Budget preparation and management.
  • Disseminate and present budgets to stakeholders (including donors) and monitor the budget through effective internal controls.
  • Ensure compliance with donor requirements.
  • Compile accurate and comprehensive financial and donor reports.
  • Stakeholder liaison, customer service and financial advice.
  • Extensive experience in preparing and submitting grant applications.

Required minimum education and training

  • BCom Accounting or equivalent

Required minimum work experience

  • Minimum of 5 years financial reporting experience in a healthcare or donor-funded environment.

Additional education, work experience and personal abilities

  • Experience working in a donor-funded organization/NGO will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel and accounting package is desirable.
  • Must have a dynamic and compatible personality able to deal with clients, donors and staff at all levels.
  • Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • The environment may at times be busy and need excellent management skills and attention to details.
  • May be required to work overtime and to travel to various sites.
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) will be required.
  • Produce accurate financial reports within set deadlines to relevant stakeholders.

Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, clearly state which vacancy you are applying for and forward your detailed CV to: Nomonde Gaju at [email protected]

The closing date for all applications is 28 February 2019


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