Finance and Grants Officer at Masakhane Research Foundation

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• Process payments, advances, reimbursements and other routine financial transactions in accordance with approved procedures and delegated authorities. • Verify that payment requests contain complete and appropriate supporting documentation before submitting them for review and approval. • Accurately record financial transactions in the relevant accounting and financial-management systems. • Maintain complete, organised and accessible financial records and supporting documentation. • Support accounts payable and receivable processes, including tracking outstanding payments, advances and receivables. • Follow up with staff, budget holders and service providers to resolve missing or incomplete documentation. • Support month-end and year-end processes by preparing schedules, reconciliations and supporting information for review. • Prepare routine bank, account, advance and balance reconciliations for review by the Senior Finance Officer. • Investigate routine discrepancies and follow up on outstanding reconciliation items. • Maintain accurate transaction, payment, advance and account records. • Support the maintenance of a clear and complete audit trail for all financial transactions. • Escalate unresolved discrepancies, unusual transactions or potential control concerns to the Senior Finance Officer. • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Development Studies, Project Management or a related field. • Progress toward a recognised professional accounting qualification, such as CPA or ACCA, is an advantage. • Relevant training or certification in grants management, donor compliance or project financial management is also an advantage.