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Assistant-Manager/Heavy Senior
| Location: | Gauteng, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Posted: | 10th Oct 2008 |
| Closing Date: | 7th Nov 2008 |
| Posted By: | SustainAbility Solutions Africa |
| Details: | |
| Assistant-Manager/Heavy Senior SustainAbility Solutions Africa (SSA) is a specialized professional advisory services firm that works with international donors (e.g. EU, USAID, DFID, SIDA) global and local foundations, international and local NGOs, universities and private companies throughout Southern Africa. SSA was set up in 2006 by a former PricewaterhouseCoopers Director to address the need for financial management within the Development Aid and Corporate Social Investment sectors. With its core team of experts, SSA delivers tailored financial management solutions to its clients. The challenges of a dynamic, growing company require dynamic and flexible professionals. We are looking for experienced professionals who are focused and organized yet entrepreneurial. We assist our clients with a variety of financially-focused advisory services including compliance reviews, cost allocations, special purpose donor financial audits, internal audits, training and outsourcing of financial administration. All these services are performed with the goal of the keeping the organization sustainable from a compliance and financial point of view. We do not do SAICA GAAP audits. Our office in Bedfordview is in a secure office park. We are currently looking to expand our core team with a senior person with at least 4-5 years of audit/advisory experience, preferably within an audit or international consulting firm. Job Description: • You will be tasked with varied types of client assignments, ranging from large international donors and foundations to small local NGOs. • You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of services that need to be provided to your clients. • You will responsible to report findings to your senior management team. • You will be directly involved in client meetings to manage their account. • You will be responsible for managing and mentoring junior staff. • You will be responsible for the quality management of advisory files. • You will be responsible for the drafting of proposals and tenders. Part Time Options • SSA is an open-minded and progressive company that understands the demands placed on professional women with families. Therefore we are very open to discussing flexitime and working from home. Key Attributes: • Willingness to learn the International Donor/Sustainable Business environments • Keen business acumen and knowledge of business processes • Team player • Proactive approach and client-delivery focus • Analytical/problem solving skills • Building and maintaining client relationships • Well-developed interpersonal skills • Embraces change and new ideas • Self motivation and ambition with ability to motivate others • Good oral and written communication skills – including good phone skills • The ability to multi-task • Computer literate (Microsoft suite) • High level of integrity, honesty and attention to detail Qualification • B Com (Hons), preferably Audit, Internal Audit, Financial Management or Costing • Additional qualifications would be an advantage Experience • Preferably completed articles with a “Big Four” firm • 3-4 years of financial auditing or similar (financial) experience • A working knowledge of the NGO/non-profit environment would be an advantage • US Government or other International Donor (e.g. DFID, EU, SIDA, GTZ, Global Fund, UN Agencies, Gates Foundation, etc) financial management experience. Travel Requirements • Must be a South African citizen or have a valid work permit (without specific restrictions) • Drivers License, as you would be required to travel to clients locally. National travel may be required from time to time. In possession of own car. • Must have a valid passport or in the progress of getting one as we work throughout Southern Africa Language Requirements • Excellent command of the English language - fluent spoken and written English • Additional languages are an advantage |
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