Cost and Management Accountant at African Leadership Academy

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare the monthly BU Report
• Reconciliation of Grants Reports against Sage Intacct
• Budget Process management (Planning, preparation, testing, reporting and review)
• Preparation of data for Business Unit Analysis
• Management of Passthrough transactions

Budgeting and forecasting

• Prepare analysis of budget vs spending in accordance with grant/donor funding requirements.
• Consolidate and analyse organizational budgets and ensure alignment with organizational strategic plans.
• Report on budget performance including review and analysis of monthly variances.
• Proactively support managers in potential areas of concern in relation to underspending and overspending on programs and grants.
• Support CFO in preparing board pack for FICOMM, MR and Budget and reforecast presentations.

Grant Reporting

• Track and report on the financial performance of funded programs for external partners.
• Preparation of the first draft for Grant Reporting.
• Extract ledger listings for review and analysis of cost allocation/tagging for the Programs Team.
• Collate and manage supporting documentation process for documents to accompany grant reports. Central repository for grant documents (including donor contracts) to be shared with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with special project preparation, planning and implementation.

Systems Management and FM support

• Manage system integration and optimisation of Martus and Sage Intacct.
• Assist with customisation and system development and strengthening Martus and Sage Intacct.
• Maintain and update internal performance trackers and plan and monitor deliverables/finance calendar.
• Document, update and share monthly and quarterly deadline schedules and monitor compliance and adherence thereto.

Person Specification:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• Some employers prefer SAIPA or ACCA professional certifications. 
• Currently studying CIMA or similar qualification will be beneficial.

Experience and Skills:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in cost accounting, management accounting, or financial analysis. 
• Experience in manufacturing, production, or other relevant industries is often preferred. 
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or similar is beneficial.
• Cost Accounting: Understanding of standard costing, bill of materials (BOM) analysis, and variance reporting. 
• Management Accounting: Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance measurement. 
• Financial Analysis: Ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and provide insights. 
• Software Proficiency: Strong Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems. 
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely. 
• Detail-oriented: High attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Problem-solving: Ability to identify and resolve financial issues. 
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data and identify trends.