Operational Finance & Accounting Lead (NGO)

Medecins Sans Frontieres South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily flexi-hours

Work from home 2 days per week

Career development opportunities

Diverse international team

Job summary

MSF Ubuntu seeks an Operational Finance and Accounting Specialist to strengthen accounting quality, controls and end-of-period processes across HQ and Country Programs. You will advise on MSF accounting standards and lead system improvements within Dynamics Business Central and UniField.

You will also coordinate monthly closings, rebilling, and treasury activities while supporting country teams with technical guidance and training.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years accounting and financial administration experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Dynamics and UniField.
• Experience with international NGOs or humanitarian organizations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and improvement of MSF Ubuntu accounting policies and procedures.
• Act as technical reference for MSF Ubuntu accounting in Dynamics BC and UniField.
• Coordinate monthly and annual closures and ensure accurate accounting entries.
• Support inter-entity rebilling and treasury administration processes.
• Coach and mentor finance teams across Country Programs.

Skills

Financial accounting

General ledger management

ERP administration

Financial controls

Balance sheet reconciliations

Month-end closure

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

CPA, ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Dynamics Business Central

UniField

Job description

MSF Ubuntu seeks an Operational Finance and Accounting Specialist to strengthen accounting quality, controls and end-of-period processes across HQ and Country Programs. You will advise on MSF accounting standards and lead system improvements within Dynamics Business Central and UniField.

You will also coordinate monthly closings, rebilling, and treasury activities while supporting country teams with technical guidance and training.