Finance & Accounting Manager

Duties

• Ensure accurate and documented accounting
• Review and post all journal vouchers, including adjustments, income, expenditure to all projects on the SAP on a regular basis: weekly
• Prepare and submit the monthly file and year end close files within the organization deadlines and requirement. To ensure that accurate monthly accounts including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payables and bank reconciliations together with relevant documentation are prepared in accordance with the organization’s deadlines/requirements
• Reconcile and keep track of balance sheet accounts monthly
• Ensure all accounting files are properly organized, and documentation is accounted for
• Support to ensure internal control systems and procedures are being adhered to and maintained in accordance with the WCS guidelines
• Support the preparation of year-end financial statements & ensure the timely completion of year-end accounts
• Ensure compliance with the organization policies, donor requirements, local law and statutory requirements., the WCS operations comply with procurement, tax, payroll, reporting and other financial policies, relevant laws and regulations and all tax and social security are paid within the time set
• Ensure that accurate weekly and monthly Cash and Bank Controls (Maputo Office) together with relevant documentations are in accordance with the organizations datelines and requirements
• Correctly review the coding of all vouchers according to the procedures of the different donors (WBS, GRANT, EMPLOYEE, Ref. K3), to ensure that they are in compliance before they are entered in the accounting system
• Ensure compliance with donor agreements by ensuring that all activities are implemented in accordance with approved procedures and budget
• Support in the preparation of the annual/grant audit and furnishing of the supporting documents to the Auditors
• Support the Maputo and Field Offices on matters relating to finance with quarterly travel to the field offices
• Assist in the disbursement process. Ensure that appropriate authorization and documentation is obtained for all expenditure prior to upload into SAP
• To support Finance Director in production of project financial data from the SAP Accounting System Supervision of the Cashier/Accounts Assistant

Requisites

• Advanced Degree in Finance, Business, Economics or other related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in financial and operational/strategic management (budgeting, accounting, auditing) of donor funded projects
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience, including direct supervision and mentoring of a team of staff

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories