Finance & Budget Officer

Wildlands Conservation Trust; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization is seeking a Finance & Budget Officer for a 2-year contract in Pietermaritzburg, KZN. The role involves preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and supporting audit processes. Candidates should have a relevant degree/diploma and at least 3 years of experience in an accounting environment. Proficiency in Sage 300 is advantageous. The position offers a market-related salary.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in an admin/accounting environment.
• Strong skills in financial reporting and maintaining budgets.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports and budgets monthly.
• Ensure adherence to procurement and financial processes.
• Support the audit processes at both organization and project levels.

Skills

Financial reporting and analysis

Budget management

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant 3-year diploma/degree

Tools

Sage 300 (Accpac)

Job description

Introduction

We are currently seeking a well groomedFinance & Budget Officerto join our dynamic team based in KZN Pietermaritzburg on a 2 year Fixed Term Contract

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and analyse financial reports and budgets monthly, ensuring that deadlines are adhered to at all times.
• Track and maintain various project and other budgets.
• Ensure accurate monthly allocation of expenditure and income.
• Prepare journals and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure that all organisational and project specific procurement, financial and other processes and policies are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure accurate financial forecasting that aligns with milestones and timelines.
• Support the Trust’s audit processes both at an organisation and project level

Desired Experience & Qualification

• A relevant 3-year diploma/degree or studying towards one.
• A strong financial and admin background within a minimum of 3 to 4 years working experience in an admin/accounting environment.
• Computer literacy, good organisational skills, and excellent analytical & reconciliation skills.
• Must be able to work effectively within a team and independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Adaptable and able to respond effectively to changing priorities
• Proficiency in Sage 300 (Accpac) will be advantageous.
• Must have own transport

Package & Remuneration

Market Related