Project Accountant at Self Help Africa

Job Description

The Programme Accountant will provide financial management by ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial data, processing of transactions and monitoring programme costs against donor guidelines, preparing financial reports and building capacity in partners.

The Programme Accountant will maintain a high standard of accounting and financial control to ensure compliance with EU regulations.

Qualifications:

• Five years practical experience in Financial Accounting, at least three of which should be in grants management.
• Internationally recognised accounting qualification or quality management qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is required along with up-to-date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Demonstrated experience donor fund projects and contracts, training and supporting staff and undertaking risk assessments, internal audits and/or assessing internal controls.