Accountant/Senior Accountant, Corporate Finance

Reporting to the Deputy Director, you will support the smooth running of finance day-to-day operations as well as month-end and financial year-end closing activities.

Responsibilities

Manage the full set of accounts, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger, with timely and accurate review of invoices, payments, receipts, journals and month-end closing schedules.

Coordinate and manage statutory, grant and internal audits, including preparation of audit schedules, responses to audit queries, and follow-through on audit requirements and action items.

Prepare, monitor and analyse annual budgets, financial forecasts, and cashflow projections, including drafting budgetary papers and providing variance analysis to support management decision-making.

Review, draft and maintain finance policies, procedures and process documentation to support compliance, clarity, operational consistency and sound internal controls. Partner with internal departments and external stakeholders to address finance-related matters and provide financial guidance.

Support finance system enhancements, IT-related initiatives and process improvements to streamline workflows, improve data quality and strengthen governance and internal controls.

Provide guidance and support to team members through work review, knowledge sharing and coaching to ensure timely and quality delivery of finance operations.

Requirements

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent accounting qualification. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with supervisory skills, preferably within a public sector environment. Knowledge and hands on experience in SAP S/4 accounting system is preferred.

Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting standards, experience with Grant Accounting will be an added advantage. Comfortable navigating structured governance and administrative processes, with a pragmatic approach to compliance and a clear focus on delivering outcomes.

Positive and resourceful individual with