Accountant at Africa Uncensored

Position Overview

The Accountant will oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounts department, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, effective financial management and the timely preparation of financial statements and reports.

The successful candidate will also coordinate financial reporting for donor-funded projects, support budget management, facilitate audits and ensure that the organisation maintains sound financial controls and accountability practices.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Management

Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards and organisational policies.

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.

Prepare donor-specific financial reports in compliance with grant agreements and funder requirements.

Support the preparation, monitoring and variance analysis of organisational and project budgets.

Maintain the organisation’s fixed asset register and ensure appropriate insurance coverage.

Coordinate annual institutional audits and project-specific audits.

Statutory and Regulatory Compliance

Ensure timely filing and payment of statutory obligations, including taxes, PAYE, NSSF and other applicable statutory deductions.

Maintain, in coordination with the Human Resources and Administration Department, a compliance calendar covering business licences, permits, statutory registrations and renewals.

Maintain accurate compliance records, monitor upcoming obligations and escalate potential compliance risks to the Finance Manager.

Financial Records and Contract Management

Act as custodian of accounts department documentation, including accounting records and supplier and customer contracts.

Ensure proper classification, secure storage and easy retrieval of financial records in compliance with data protection and audit requirements.

Financial Coordination and Administration

Coordinate with other departments to facilitate efficient financial and administrative operations.

Monitor bank and cash balances, oversee cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity.

Process financial transactions accurately and promptly while maintaining appropriate financial controls.

Manage accounts payable processes and documentation.

Ensure timely and accurate processing of staff payments and supplier invoices in line with contractual obligations, agreed credit terms and organisational procedures.

Review and analyse general ledger accounts, identify discrepancies and irregularities, and initiate appropriate corrective action.

Key Performance Indicators

Performance in this role will be assessed against the following:

Financial Reporting

Monthly financial reports, including income statements, accounts payable and receivable reports, and bank reconciliations, submitted by the 5th day of the following month.

Timely preparation and submission of donor-specific financial reports in accordance with grant agreements.

Monthly budget variance reports.

Institutional annual audit completed on or before 28 February of the following year.

Project audits completed in accordance with funder requirements.

Stakeholder Relations and Responsiveness

Demonstrate professionalism, clarity, responsiveness and timeliness when addressing queries from internal and external stakeholders.

Ensure emails and financial queries are acknowledged and responded to within 48–72 hours.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate should possess:

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

CPA or ACCA qualification.

At least 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.

Experience working with accounting software and strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Experience in media, production, NGO, donor-funded or multi-project organisations will be an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.

Sound knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and statutory compliance.

Strong organisational and records management skills.

High levels of integrity, accountability and professionalism.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues and external stakeholders.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

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