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/ 24 January 2023

Call for applications: Administrative and Financial Manager Accountant

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The Innovation Foundation for Democracy is looking for an Administrative and Financial Manager Accountant

Location: University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Duration: Two years (with the possibility of renewal)

Starting date: March 2023

Project description:

The Innovation Foundation for Democracy is a non-profit African organisation under South African law. Consisting of a network of regional hubs, the Foundation aims to reach out to the whole continent and engage in dialogue with the rest of the world. Its mission is to nurture democratic thinking and to supervise hubs pioneering initiatives in the field of innovation for democracy in Africa. For more information, see www.innovationdemocratie.org

Role and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, the Accountant shall: 

  • Manage general accounting;
  • Verify and record supporting accounting documents and perform bank reconciliations;
  • Monitor the processing of customer and supplier invoices;
  • Close the fiscal year: draw up the annual accounts and record the financial statements, keep up to date the compulsory accounting documents intended for auditing purposes; 
  • Monitor compliance with the applicable accounting plan and standards, update technical documentation (procedures and best accounting practices);
  • Payroll management: draw up pay slips, submit social tax and social security returns to the relevant authorities;
  • Draw up a monthly statement of the company’s accounts.

Language requirements:

Fluency (oral, written, reading) in English. Language proficiency in French would be an added bonus. 

Required profile:

  • Recognised qualification in accounting management; 
  • Proficiency in South African accounting and tax regulations, with proven experience in the field;
  • Sound knowledge of national and international accounting standards; 
  • Experience in the management of associations would be an added value; 
  • Proficiency in office, accounting and tax processing software;
  • Good command of English.

Working conditions, contact and payroll:

Full-time job, with important availability required.

The workplace is located at the Foundation’s Headquarters at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 1 Jan Smuts Ave, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng province, South Africa.

Occasional travel to the Foundation’s sites.

Application 

  • Application should be accompanied by a detailed CV and a cover letter outlining the candidate’s work prospects.  
  • Applications should be sent by e-mail to the following address: [email protected] 
  • Applications must be submitted before midnight on 15 February 2023. 
  • Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by an ad hoc selection committee.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will receive notice of their shortlisting. 
  • No notice will be sent to candidates who are not shortlisted.

The Foundation promotes gender equality.