- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Salary Range: DOE
- Sector: Non Profit
- Organization URL: http://www.freedomhouse.org
- Experience: Mid Career / Advanced
- Last Date To Apply Feb-13-2012
- Date Posted Jan-18-2012
Description
Position Summary
The Finance Officer will oversee the finances for Freedom House South Africa programs in the region. This position is based in Johannesburg, South Africa and reports to the Project Director.
Some Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with programmatic objectives, financial obligations and reporting requirements according to grant agreements
- Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Maintain integrity and ensure accuracy of all financial data, including reviewing and posting entries to general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
- Review requests for funds to ensure requests are valid, and expenses are authorized
- Act as point of contact with program staff on all financial issues
- Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly back-ups of financial system
- Assist in preparation of internal and donor audits
- Oversee procurement of goods and services in accordance to donor and FH polices
- Oversee maintenance of inventory records
- Develop budgets for proposals
- Maintain and account for petty-cash, including handling, reconciliation, and reporting
- Process local staff payroll/allocation salary expenses
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business finance, economics, accounting or related field
- Minimum 6 - 8 years of experience with EU and USG funded programs
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Knowledge of South African accounting and financial laws
- Mastery of MS Office Suite, and strong research and writing skills
- Knowledge of all accounting principles, GAAP and automated accounting systems
- Proven ability to effectively write daily correspondence, reports, maintain documentation, and complete required forms
- Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times
- Prior experience working in a finance or accounting department of an international organization preferred
Contact Details
- Email: recruiting@freedomhouse.org
Application Instructions
Qualified and Interested applicants
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) as well as desired salary to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2012-004 Finance Officer SA. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
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