Senior Accountant (Donor Funds) at Progressive Edge

• The Foundation obtains funding from various donors to fund projects. The spending of such funds must follow donor procurement rules which are specific for each donor and project. The accountant is required to assist in acting as back-stopper for financial management in the different projects and portfolios, and to ensure quality control.
• The accountant will focus on projects in Mozambique.

Key Performance Areas:

• Reconcile, review, and analyze Projects accounting records and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to relevant policies and controls and procedural standards.
• Assist Financial Controller to ensure legislative compliance relating to Mozambique legislation.
• Ensure successful completion of all external audits on all Projects.
• Oversee the monthly cash on hand processing, approvals, and reviews.
• Compile monthly budget vs actual reports as well as relevant donor reports.
• Manage cash flow by analyzing actuals vs funding received and ensure timeous request for next tranches.
• Assist with reviewing and calculation of cashflow forecasts in preparation of replenishment requests, where applicable.
• Work with Project Management teams to draft budgets and assist with budget amendment requests.
• Maintain complete and accurate budgets with in D365.

Role Responsibilities:

• 8+ years in the financial sector, but with excellent account management and internal auditing track record.
• Experience with donor reporting practices
• Good communicator and ability to build/work with a diverse multi-disciplinary team and, crucially, to always embrace and embody the culture and values of the company
• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study.
• Audit background and articles completed would be beneficial.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.