Grant Accountant (Whc)

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in South Africa is seeking a skilled individual for operational support in financial management and administration. The ideal candidate possesses a BCom in Accounting and at least 3 years of financial reporting experience. The role involves managing budgets, ensuring compliance with donor regulations, and preparing financial reports. Additionally, excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential. Closing date for applications is 28 July 2025.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of financial reporting experience in a healthcare or donor-funded environment.
• Experience in a donor-funded organization or NGO is advantageous.
• Dynamic personality with capability to engage at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational support services in financial management.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and donor regulations.
• Prepare and manage budgets and financial reports.

Skills

Financial management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

BCom in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Background :

• Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, under its Faculty of Health Sciences.
• WHC provides the Faculty with a legal framework to operate research and other activities supporting its academic objectives. Additionally, WHC offers a range of products and services to academics.

Main purpose of the job :

• To lead the provision of effective operational support services to all staff and sites, specifically in financial management, donor liaison, and organizational administration.

Location :

• 31 Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown

Key performance areas :

• Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Review and approve purchase orders on the WHC portal in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with WHC policies and donor regulations.
• Ensure expenditure remains within budgets.
• Review and approve general ledger entries, journal entries, audit files, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accounting support staff effectively.
• Prepare and manage budgets.
• Provide financial advice to divisions and sites.
• Compile accurate financial and donor reports.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements.
• Practice effective self-management.
• Perform ad hoc duties such as requesting invoices from external and internal stakeholders, including cost recovery invoices.
• Prepare journals as needed.

Required minimum education and training :

• BCom in Accounting or equivalent.

Required minimum work experience :

• At least 3 years of financial reporting experience in a healthcare or donor-funded environment.

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities :

• Experience working in a donor-funded organization or NGO is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and accounting software is desirable.
• A dynamic and compatible personality capable of engaging with clients, donors, and staff at all levels.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• The environment may be busy; excellent management skills and attention to detail are required.
• May require overtime work and travel to various sites.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

TO APPLY :

• Only applicants meeting the minimum requirements and experience should submit a detailed, updated CV.
• Apply online via our website, complete your registration, and accept the POPIA terms and conditions to create your profile.
• You can apply for all advertised jobs using this profile or remove it when no longer seeking employment.
• Applicants not adhering to the criteria will not be considered.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Applicants not contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications unsuccessful.
• Closing date: 28 July 2025.
• No CVs will be accepted after the closing date.

Please note :

• WHC will prioritize suitable applicants from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act.
• AJ Personnel is responsible for advertising and response handling but has no salary or position details.