Maintain the highest standards of internal control in the disbursements management process.
Ensure the completeness of accounting postings, payments, and the integrity of disbursement data in the group accounting systems.
Ensure that appropriate levels of segregation of duties are maintained throughout the disbursement process.
Monitor and ensure completeness of all disbursement activities and related documentation.
Track and monitor implementation of all disbursement function related audit recommendations.
Lead and coordinate training of new field office disbursement personnel.
Serve as the focal point to ensure the harmonization of disbursement practices across locations.
Support and undertake in the HQ disbursement activities that cannot be performed from the field offices.
Serve as the focal point for other divisions / departments on Group disbursement activities.
Liaise closely with the other concerned finance complex officers and assistants to ensure complete resolution of returned disbursement and payments reported by beneficiaries as not received.
Ensure the quality and consistency of disbursement reports.
Provide analytical and data management support for monitoring group-wide disbursement activities.
Prepare and monitor monthly disbursement KPIs.
Prepare and distribute time-critical reports and ad hoc reports as required.
Implement consistent checks on the accounting processes in the cluster – review of provisions.
Be a whistle-blower on non-compliant processes – analyses balance sheet risks.
Review operational data and maintain data accuracy and integrity.
Prevent errors by setting up internal control systems and adopting proper policies for financial reporting.
Ensure timeliness of the month-end reporting.
Report on P&L, Analytical split, intra-group, and Balance Sheet.
Send reporting to operations and country manager along with analysis.
Be the go-between operations and accounting and answer operations questions.
Ensure the business continuity readiness of disbursement activities.
Develop and update disbursement manuals, guidelines, and policy documents.
Design document and update disbursement processes and procedures documents.
Monitor the follow-up and implementation of Audit recommendations.
Assist the CFO and MD on other assignments, as required.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Matric.
Degree in Management Accounting or Auditing.
Experience in disbursement Audit is beneficial.
Proficient knowledge of Excel – complex functions, graphs, and pivot charts.
Proactive and organized.
Capacity to deliver under pressure.
Able to challenge the status quo and drive through changes.
Deadline driven and team player.
Package & Remuneration
Basic salary: R48,000 to R60,000.
Medical Aid – 50 / 50.
Pension Fund – 9% company contribution and 7% employee contribution.