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African Parks Network

The Junior Accountant serves as the on-the-ground finance and administration support for the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (KTP) project, providing practical day-to-day assistance to project operations while ensuring that financial processes, local administration, procurement support, payments, reconciliations, and related documentation are completed accurately and on time.

The role acts as a local operational link between the project team and finance function, supporting strong financial controls, timely transaction processing, complete recordkeeping, facility and logistics administration, and compliance-related documentation. Administrative reporting for this function is to the Financial Controller, ensuring alignment with APN procedures, the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), approved ESMPs, national legislation, DWNP requirements, and IUCN’s Code of Conduct, including SEA/SH prevention measures.

The Junior Accountant is responsible for the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of the company's day-to-day financial and accounting operations as well as regular reports to the financial controller. This includes
Monitor debit card expenses and reconcile at the end of the month across all ABSA debit cards
Responsible for preparing all Payment Requisitions and the completion of the summary sheets for Tuesday and Thursday payment runs for head office payments, along with payments from the local ABSA account.
Will be responsible for capturing of bank entries on the accounting system for KTP.
Monthly reconciliations for the closure of accounts.
Ensure proper filing of copies of financial or payment documents for future use;
Will complete all administration around travel reimbursements (expense claims) and credit card justifications (review of documents, processing and reconciliation etc.
Administrative Responsibilities
Local procurement: sourcing, compilation of procurement requisition documentation for approval
Reconciliation of fuel records across all vehicles and their logbooks with both procured and dispensed fuel
Assist PM with any permit renewals for the project that may be necessary, ranging from Work Permit to documentation applicable from government departments for refurbishments and upgrades as part of the project activities
Responsible for any other tasks that may be required by the Financial Controller
Ensure utilities and lease payments for the Tsabong house is done on time
Ensure the smooth running of the Tsabong house in terms of services and consumables like, but not exclusive to cleaning, drinking water, cleaning materials and preparation of rooms for visiting staff
Project Team: Collaborate closely with team on a daily basis for sound financial controls and reconciliations
Local Payroll: Coordinate closely with project team to ensure accurate salary calculations, timely payments, and compliance with local laws and policies.
Work closely with team, specifically Project Manager, site Supervisor (s) and operations manager/pilot for daily support in terms of in country procurement and logistics

Job Specification

Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or finance support role, preferably within a conservation, donor-funded, or non-profit environment;
A diploma in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or a related field;
Sound knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, payment processing, and financial recordkeeping;
Exceptional communication skills, delivered both verbally and in writing;
Previous experience supporting month-end processes, payment requisitions, procurement documentation, and expense reconciliations is preferred.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organizational skills, and ability to manage routine accounting deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, accounting systems such as Serenic, and Salesforce software.

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Junior Accountant

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