Grants Accountant – Fixed Term

Anova has an exciting opportunity for a Grants Accountant who will be responsible for the accounting functions and the management of accounting administration staff ensuring adherence to the organization’s financial policies and procedures.

1. Key Duties and Responsibilities.

• Assist the Head of Grants and Compliance with the preparation of annual budgets for the project.
• Monitor project cash flow requirements and advise the Head of Grants and Compliance accordingly of any shortlisting.
• Ensure that monthly donor reports are submitted to the Head of Grants and compliance within the required deadlines.
• Assist the Head of Grants and Compliance with uploading budgets in the accounting system.
• Review and update all financial reports where necessary in terms of donor and statutory requirements.
• Review daily payments to ensure what has been captured on Nedbank is properly authorised.
• Release all daily payment batches on Nedbank banking system.
• Monitor and coordinate the administration of grants co ensure compliance with the budget, administrative policies and procedures.
• Work in conjunction with the compliance department to ensure all reviews address critical areas.
• Recommend and implement changes that address nom-compliance issues.
• Ensure that all contractual compliance of sub-recipients is reviewed in line with both the donors and organisational requirements.
• Assist project managers with the development of new proposals, manual budgets and work plans.
• Review monthly project expense vs budget and implement effective strategies to maximise “burn rates” and project deliverables.
• Assist project staff with the preparation of other periodic reports in terms of funder requirements.
• Review personnel files to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met.
• Support finance with reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Review daily payments and ensure they meet both statutory and donor requirements
• Support with review and onboarding of suppliers.
• Any other tasks as agreed with the manager.

2. Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• BCom/BCompt Degree in Financial Management or relevant tertiary qualification.
• 2-4 years’ experience preferably in Grants and Contracts.
• Knowledge of donor grants and the Non-Profit sector.
• Sound knowledge of financial accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deadline driven.
• Project management experience.
• ERP systems experience.
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
• Ability to work independently or as part of the team.