International Secretariat Accountant Job at Action Aid International in Johannesburg

Job Title: International Secretariat Accountant
Salary: R348 048 per annum

ACTIONAID INTERNATIONAL FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

International Secretariat Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Local Terms and Conditions
Salary - R348 048 per annum
Fixed Term Contract – 6 months - Maternity cover

ActionAid is an international organisation, working with over 25 million people in more than 40 countries for a world free from poverty and injustice.

ActionAid International is seeking proactive, innovative and results Accountant.  Reporting to the International Secretariat Financial Manager, this role will provide management accounting and analysis services to the International Secretariat.  The successful candidate will ensure the integrity and accuracy of the financial aspect of donor reporting by Theme and Function to ensure that restricted funds are accounted for in accordance to donor requirements.

Key responsibility areas include, but are not limited to:

        International Secretariat Balance sheet Review and management of control accounts

        Remittances to LMDUs

        Posting of technically challenging and large transactions

        Management of local tax issues,  International Trade and conversion currencies

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have a Professional Accountancy qualification and four years of accounting experience.  This will be coupled with:

    At least 4 years’ experience in a financial or management accounting environment
    Preferred finance or business related degree or qualification
    Proven track record of control account management
    Working knowledge of Sun and Vision XL
    Working knowledge of South African VAT and payroll tax
    Fluent English speaker and good oral with written communication skills Commitment to ActionAid’s vision, mission, values and ways of working


Deadline Date: 09.02.2014
How to Apply:

 Application Procedures:

 Further information relating to this position can be obtained from our website

 Applications should be sent with your CV, motivation cover letter and two names of your nominated referees to:

financeops.jhb@actionaid.org 

Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for. We respect all candidates but we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.