Gender Links, a dynamic Southern African NGO based in Johannesburg, promoting gender equality and justice, seeks the services of an experienced, highly motivated and committed Finance Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Operations, and working closely with the entire Senior Management, tasks include:
- Ensure processing of payments and recording of entries in SAGE Evolution is in compliance with Gender Links policies and procedures.
- Maintain payroll systems across Gender Links offices and ensure staff salaries are processed on a timely basis monthly.
- Supervise payment and submission of all statutory returns
- Register/ deregister staff with the Dept. of Labour for UIF as and when needed
- Maintain sound relations with our banking partner/s and deal with all queries related to banking
- Monitor project expenditure and implement corrective action where such expenditure exceeds or is not consistent with agreed budgets and donor requirements in liaison with Programme Managers.
- Manage and supervise all procurement, ensuring alignment with policies and donor contracts
- Ensure that sub-grant related processes and procedures are consistently implemented throughout the program including pre-award compliance checks, agreements, disbursements, reporting, timelines and partner capacity-building.
- Ensure that donor compliance is adhered by all consortium member partners; that all financial records and accounts are compiled in time, accurately and in line with international accounting standards and donor regulations.
- Preparation of monthly budget versus actual reports (pipelines) for country management team to ensure that they can monitor the budget utilization and take appropriate action on any significant variances.
- Prepare financial reports for all donors as required by them and within the contractual timeframes and in accordance to donor contracts
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of a college or university degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
- Relevant professional membership to a professional body will be an advantage.
Experience
- At least seven years of professional experience with the NGO environment. Prior experience of managing a grants is a requirement.
- Experience with basic financial management skills including developing and monitoring budgets and financial reporting.
- Proficient in using computers with related knowledge of software programs and Internet.
- Experience in working within a team providing support to the support staff.
- Experience working with Sage Evolution
Skills and attributes
- Ability to work within and motivate teams
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify data quality issues.
- Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thorough engagement with tasks.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong planning, time management and project management skills.
- Results-oriented, professional, accountable and proactive.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to mentor Implementing Partners.
- Proven ability to work as a team member with multidisciplinary teams.
General conditions:
The post which is for an initial period of one-year period is based in Johannesburg and requires flexibility to travel within different provinces in South Africa and in the SADC Region when the need arises. GL will offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the skills and experience. Background information can be found on www.genderlinks.org.za or by phoning the Marketing & Compliance Manager on (011) 029 0006/ (011) 487 2829. To apply please submit a CV, references and motivational letter via the Gender Links Orange platform LINK by Friday, 4 December 2020. Late applications will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. GL reserves the right to not appoint anyone if a suitable candidate is not found.
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