SECTION27 is at the forefront of human rights activism in South Africa. It is a public interest law centre and seeks to use the law to protect, promote and advance human rights. The organisation’s activities include litigation, research and advocacy to advance and promote the rights to have access to health care services, basic education and food, as guaranteed by the South African Constitution.
SECTION27 seeks to appoint a Finance and Administration Officer, based in Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Responsibilities:
- Administration of donor budget and work plan ensuring adherence to donor contract
- Donor financial reporting and process administration, from invoice processing, payments processing and bank reconciliation
- Analysis of timesheets
- Collect, scan and fill supporting documentation, such as meeting attendance registers and travel receipts
- Prepare donor reports and analyse variances
- Prepare funder reallocation journals as required
- Adhoc requests for costing of donor activities
- Liaise with budget holders and assist with departmental budgets preparations to ensure alignment with donor budget
- Provide information analysing actuals vs. budgets on specific adhoc requests for budget holders e.g. reminders and support to teams on adherence to timelines and of requirements in terms of supporting documentation required
- Allocate cost codes to project
- Assist the team with administrative tasks
Requirements:
- At least two to three years’ financial administration experience and management accounting
- B Com degree with accounting as a major or CIMA part qualified
- Project accounting knowledge
- Experience and knowledge of working with donor funds will be an advantage
- Knowledge of financial software packages i.e. pastel accounting and payroll
- Time management and analytical skills
- Knowledge of the rules and regulations that govern non-profit organisations is an advantage
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Work outside of office hours to meet deadlines
- Driver’s license essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Flair for figures
- Deadline driven
- Ability to work in a team
- Self-motivated, uses initiative and able to work without supervision
- Organised and accurate
- Fluency in English, spoken and written
To apply, submit a CV and a motivational letter setting out your interest and suitability for the position to [email protected]
More Information
- Job City Johannesburg
