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.