Project Accountant

Abc Worldwide; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization based in Pretoria, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage accounting processes, prepare financial reports, and handle bank administration. This role requires proficiency in both German and English. The ideal candidate should have a strong accounting background, experience with VAT, and skills in budget management. The company adheres to specific regulations, ensuring thorough communication with project partners regarding financial matters.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing accounting processes independently.
• Strong understanding of VAT regulations.
• Ability to draft reports and financial documents.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project's accounting processes according to regulations.
• Prepare monthly and yearly accounts and reports.
• Administer bank accounts and handle payments.
• Communicate with project partners regarding budgets.

Skills

Accounting processes management

VAT knowledge

Bilingual in German and English

Budget planning

Tools

FTL accounting software

Job description

Accountant (Johannesburg)

1) Accounting

• Managing the project's accounting processes independently according to the Foundation's rules and regulations
• Working with the Foundation's accounting software program (FTL)
• Doing monthly, half-yearly and yearly accounts and drafting accounting reports
• Administration of the Foundation's bank accounts and effecting of payments
• VAT
• Preparing accounts for external audits
• g. Annual project budget planning & project finance
• Preparing budgets, budgets‑calculations-, budget‑overviews, budget‑forecasting
• Communication with project partner counterparts in regard to budget and accounting issues
• Implementing and adhering to all rules and regulations of the Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development of the Federal Republic of Germany in relations to the implementation of the project

2) Office Management

• General office administration, filing, telephone service
• Correspondence in German and English
• Business-Travel-Management
• Drafting meeting minutes

3) Project Support

• Assisting in finalizing project proposals, quarterly and annual reports
• Assistance in drafting agreements and MoUs for project partners

4) Other assigned duties