Grant Accountant

Main purpose of the job:To lead the provision of effective operational support services to all staff and sites, specifically in the areas of financial management, donor liaison, and organizational administrationLocation:Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto - JohannesburgKey performance areas:Ensure adherence to the financial policies and proceduresEffective review and timeously approval of purchase orders on the WHC portal ensuring the P2P complies with the financial policies of WHCEffective review and timeously approval of supplier payments on the WHC portal ensuring the payment complies with the financial policies of WHCEffective review and approval of general ledger entries, journal entries, audit files, and balance sheet reconciliationsEffective management of accounting support staffBudget preparation and managementProvide financial adviceCompile accurate and comprehensive financial and donor reportsLiaison with all relevant stakeholdersEffective compliance with donor requirementsEffective self-managementRequired minimum education and training:BCom Accounting or equivalentRequired minimum work experience:Minimum of 3 years of financial reporting experience in a healthcare or donor-funded environmentDesirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:Experience working in a donor-funded organization/NGO will be an advantageKnowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel and accounting package is desirableMust have a dynamic and compatible personality able to deal with clients, donors, and staff at all levelsMust be self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary teamThe environment may at times be busy and need excellent management skills and attention to detailsMay be required to work overtime and to travel to various sitesExcellent communication skills (both written and oral) will be requiredTO APPLY:Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.Please Apply Online.Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.The closing date for all applications: 26 June 2024.Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.Please note:AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.