Responsibilities will include:
Financial Accounting
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Maintain fixed asset register
- Prepare monthly financial reports and analysis at both the project and company level
- Assist independent auditors during annual audit.
- Preparation and payment of all statutory SARS accounts
- Maintenance of Xero accounting system
- Ensure that all employees adhere to organisation’s procurement policies
- Maintenance of preferred supplier database
- Inter-company loans management
- Weekly payments and cash book processing
Operations Management
- Review the daily administrative functions of the business
- Manage office overhead budget to align with goals of business
- Review and respond to questions and issues arising from day to day business concerning office operations and administration
- Line management of Operations Officer
This is a full-time contract position (initially 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022), subject to GreenCape’s standard contracting conditions. Contract renewal will depend on performance and the HR requirements of the organisation at the time. There will be a three-month probation period for this position.
Remuneration will be market-related, with the recognition that GreenCape is a not-for-profit organisation. Medical aid is offered as an employee benefit (subject to some conditions).
Offers made will take qualifications, experience and level of responsibility into account.
Application details
Applications and queries can be submitted via email to the Chief Financial Officer via [Email Address Removed]. The successful candidate will start on 1 April 2020 or as soon possible thereafter.
Applications must include:
- A well written letter of motivation indicating what motivates the candidate to apply for the role:
- What the candidate feels he/she brings to the role that would make him/her a preferred candidate;
- An indication of salary expectations;
- An indication of when the candidate would be available to commence work
- Please also note how the candidate became aware of the job opportunity
- A detailed CV
- Copies of academic transcripts
- Proof of eligibility to work in South Africa (copy of SA ID or work permit)
Only candidates who are shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Candidates who have not heard from GreenCape by 30 April 2021 should consider their application unsuccessful.
Note that GreenCape reserves the right to not appoint to positions or to change the role in response to applicant abilities and interests. Preference will be given to designated groups and people with disabilities. All appointments will be done in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
Desired Skills:
- Working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs
- Working knowledge of the VAT Act and Income Tax Act
- High levels of professionalism
- Strong attention to detail
- High level of computer literacy
- Excellent people and time management skills
- Must be deadline-driven and able to deliver quality work within tight timeframes
- Capable of managing multiple projects at the same time
- Ability to maintain calm under pressure and in complex situations
- Self starter
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Knowledge of Xero Accounting & ApprovalMax
- Good working knowledge of e-Filing and e@syFile
- Prior work experience in a non-profit environment
- Committed to continuous learning and tracking professional developments
- Experience with Xero and related applications
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years
About The Employer:
GreenCape is a non-profit organisation that supports the development of the green economy – one that is low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive. We assist green technology businesses and investors focusing on green technologies and services to remove barriers to investment and growth.
For more details on GreenCape, see [URL Removed]
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Remuneration will be market-related
- Medical aid is offered as an employee benefit (subject to some conditions)