About the Organisation
Since 2013, Mellon Educate has been dedicated to improving access to quality education in South African townships. Over the past decade, we have built and renovated 36 schools, positively impacting thousands of children.
Mellon Housing Initiative is a non-profit organization that adopts a social development approach to building quality houses for disadvantaged communities, through strategic alliances with government, the private sector, civil society organizations and individuals. Mellon Housing Initiative’s strategies include: Building quality houses Community-specific capacity building & skills development ; Promoting the spirit of Philanthropy & Volunteerism.
About the Job
The Accountant will be responsible for managing and preparation of financial accounts across multiple entities, including cashflow management, reporting, reconciliations, audit preparation, donor management, and specific educational and project-based accounts.
Key Responsibilities
Cashflow Management: Daily updates and monthly forecasts (6 months in advance)
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Review and authorise Cashbook & Petty Cash transactions and reconciliations
Pastel Evolution Accounting system maintenance and management thereof
Labour System maintain and management thereof
Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements
Annual audits
Manage and support the Finance Team
Statutory Compliance
Requirements
BComm degree in Accounting or related field
5 + years’ experience in a similar position
Experience in the construction field, preferred
Drivers license and own vehicle, preferred
To apply
In order to apply, email your application by Sunday 11th May 2025 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
