Project Officer: Accounts & Grant Management (Fixed Term Contract)

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POSITION INFO:

Location: Stellenbosch
Contract Type: Fixed-Term

Are you an experienced finance professional passionate about conservation and making an impact? We are looking for a Project Officer: Accounts & Grant Management to join this dynamic team! If you have a strong background in financial management, grant administration, and project reporting, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in establishing and monitoring office budgets and sub-awarded partner grants.
• Manage quarterly and monthly financial planning and budget advance cycles.
• Conduct continuous and mandatory financial reviews in line with program rules and policies.
• Validate project report balances on a monthly basis.
• Monitor payments and financial reports for grant agreements.
• Prepare and consolidate financial reports and cash flow projections.
• Oversee and monitor partner contracts.
• Assist in responding to audit requests and financial data queries.
• Serve as the main financial point of contact for program-related financial matters.
• Establish and maintain a Fixed Assets register.

Requirements:

Qualification: Financial/Accounting degree or diploma

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Accountant
• Proficiency in financial management and reporting within project cycle management
• Experience managing US government donor-funded and/or multi-partner project budgets (advantageous)
• Familiarity with financial packages (NetSuite experience is a plus)

Key Competencies:

Technical Skills:

• Advanced MS Excel proficiency
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite (advantageous)

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Deadline-driven with the ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Ability to work under pressure and independently
• Valid passport and driver’s license
• Willingness to travel
• Passion for community conservation, landscape-level approaches, and small business development solutions (beneficial)