Aug 19, 2021
Employment Jembi Health Systems NPC is a not for profit company specializing in Health Information system and Digital Health. They work with African Ministries of Health in South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi, Cameroon, Kenya, Uganda and other countries. They also partner with other international organisations and funders to provide software solutions to improve health outcomes in low resource settings.
Jembi Health Systems NPC seeks to appoint a Finance and Administration Assistant to be based in Cape Town.
Requirements:
At least 2 years’ experience working in an electronic accounting system (ideally AccPac) to assist in the following:
data-capturing- Accounts Receivable as required
data- capturing -Accounts Payables as required
Preparation and processing of General journal entries
Preparation and processing In- Country expenses
extracting General Ledger reports as required (chart of accounts etc)
Experience in processing online banking for local and foreign currency Reconciliations of domestic and CFC Bank accounts as required Review of travel reconciliations for completeness and filing of Travel packs Preparation of vat data for vat reports Scanning support documents for donor reports as required Preparation of donor data for reporting purposes Review and reconciliation of in country payslips, timesheets and support documentation Maintaining the digital filing system for credit card invoices Assisting with year-end Audits and donor audits Assist with preparation for management accounts reporting Attend to general administration relating to the finance and admin department Any other item requested from Management Required skills & experience
Financial rigour, attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Excellent communicator to internal and external contacts and with people with varying levels of financial knowledge
Able and willing to convince people of an argument using financial data
Significant experience preferably within a medium sized finance department working in at least two of the following areas:
Experience working with United States Government (USG) funders
Financial systems
Office Administration
Beneficial skills & experience:
Knowledge of AccPac and Crystal reports Working with restricted governmental funding especially USG funders Non Profit experience Knowledge of South African tax and NPO laws Qualifications/Education/Knowledge:
Essential:
Graduated or Studying towards a financial tertiary education or relevant finance knowledge through longer term in house working in a finance team Demonstrable knowledge of accounting theoretical frameworks, e.g. Accpac,book-keeping and accounting practice Commitment to continuing professional development Strong Excel skills Beneficial:
Studying towards professional accountancy qualifications
Interested applicants are invited to submit an application on the Jembi website or apply via careers@jembi.org and include a comprehensive CV, covering letter and motivation including how the candidate matches the person specification above.
Please use the reference number: CSD-JN-02 in all communication.
Please note
All new Jembi positions are linked to specific project funding and include a three-month probationary period.
There is no guarantee the advertised position will be recruited as it will depend on funding being place and the candidates applying meeting the criteria required to fill this position. Preference will be given to SA citizens and permanent residents. Applicants with work visas must possess visas which will permit them to work for Jembi Health Systems.
In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, consideration will be given to Jembi Health Systems Employment Equity objective.
Jembi Health Systems is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regards to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
Jembi Health Systems
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Full time