Senior Accountant
African Parks
2025/05/24 Mozambique
Job Reference Number: 1
Department: Finance
Business Unit:
Industry: Accounts
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
Job Overview Ensure the accurate capture and recording of all transactions of the organization in accordance to laid out policies and internationally accepted accounting practices. Oversee preliminary data capture by junior officers ensuring accuracy and accountability at all times. Assist Finance manager by providing timely and accurate information necessary for decision making.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities A. Financial Transaction Management
- Review and verify all financial documents (payment vouchers, receipt vouchers, debit/credit notes, purchase orders) before entry into the accounting system.
- Check for duplicate payments and ensure correctness and completeness of all financial transactions.
- Oversee primary data capture in Serenic accounting system (payments, receipts, payroll) and prepare for FC review and posting.
- B. Bank and Cash Reconciliation
- Ensure bank and cash balances are reconciled with system records.
- Prepare and maintain reconciliation reports, reviewed and signed off by the Financial Controller and Park Manager.C. Fixed Assets and Inventory Control
- Conduct annual physical verification of fixed assets to confirm location and condition.
- Ensure depreciation is accurately calculated and recorded in line with APN policy.
- D. Audit Preparation and Support
- Assist in audit preparation by retrieving, organizing, and providing supporting documentation during audit sessions.E. Tax Compliance and Creditor Management
- Monitor and ensure timely submission of statutory payments (e.g., government tax).
- Maintain healthy relationships with creditors by ensuring prompt payments and regular reconciliations.F. Administrative and Logistical Support
- Support the administrative team by verifying the completeness and correctness of all payment documentation.
- Check calculations and supporting documents before submission for payment.
- G. Vendor and Customer Account Management
- Periodically review all customer and supplier accounts.
- Reconcile and follow up on outstanding balances to ensure timely settlements.H. Staff Advance Monitoring
- Track, reconcile, and report on staff advances.
- Follow up on overdue accounts to ensure timely accountability.I. Insurance and Contract Management
- Monitor organizational insurance coverage (e.g., Workman’s Compensation, vehicle insurance).
- Collaborate with Legal Department to ensure all contracts are current, legally sound, and aligned with organizational interests.
General
- Provide leadership and guidance in all matters pertaining to finance (including taxation and other financial issues) and give advice and support to all those needing it
- Provide training to staff on APN financial SOPs.
- Ensure completeness of financial information before archiving.
- Work with grants management team to produce donor report and ensure donor compliance
- Can do the interim of either the Finance Manager or the Funding and Reporting Manager
- Contribute to implementing new systems (inventory, payroll, accounting, etc…) and improvement of SOP/Practices.
- Any other task asked by management
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years in a similar role within a structured accounting environment
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Serenic or similar ERP systems)
- Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills
- Knowledge of internationally accepted accounting principles (IFRS, GAAP)
- Experience in donor reporting and audit response
- Attention to detail and accuracy- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficient in Portuguese and English
- Good verbal communication skills
- A high level of computer literacy is essential
- Strong accounting background
- Willing and able to relocate and able to live in remote areas
- Ability to work under pressure at times, while maintaining high quality results is an essential requirement.
- Be honest, highly organized, responsible, self-motivated and able to take initiative under minimum supervision.
- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team in diverse professional backgrounds.
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS
- Excellent strategic planning skills and able to interact with all levels;
- Able to work independently and highly meticulous;
- Critical thinking and strong analytical skills;
- Solid judgment along with decision making skills;
- Strong leadership capabilities ;
- Hands-on approach and proven ability to work under pressure in meeting tight deadlines;
- Good MS Office skills particularly strong capabilities in MS Excel;
- High level of confidentiality and integrity;
- Good problem solving and decision-making skills which require independent and original thinking;
HOW TO APPLY?
To apply, send your application (maximum 500 kb), covering letter and full CV with the names and contacts of three referees, to [email protected] by 6th June 2025 at the latest.
