FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT

FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT

FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT

Who We Are

Iranti’s mission is to be a media and advocacy platform for Lesbain, Bisexual, Queer, Transgender and Intersex (LBQTI) persons and their organizations in order to strengthen the advancement of (all) human rights in Africa – enabling us all to strive for a just world where everyone lives with dignity, respect and equality; and where sexual, gender and bodily diversity are not only accepted, but celebrated.

Where we’re focused

Iranti is an African regional partnership-oriented, rights-based, media, advocacy, and movement strengthening civil society organisation, that was established in 2012 and is based in Johannesburg (South Africa).

What you’ll bring

Iranti is searching for an experienced Financial and Operations Manager to join its leadership team.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting the Executive Director in terms of organisational and financial sustainability and strategy development including financial management, financial good governance and best practices, fundraising, and the day to day implementation of Iranti’s financial affairs.

Minimum Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting

• At least 5 years’ experience in financial management (NPC experience preferable)

• Sound knowledge of financial accounting policies and procedures.

• Management experience.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Detail oriented.

• Ability to work to deadlines.

• Problem solving.

• Ability to work independently.

• Communication skills.

Technical competencies and skills:

• Advanced MS Excel.

• Knowledge of IFRS and IFRS for SME’s

• SAGE & VIP Payroll

Role Responsibilities

Finance Responsibilities

To manage Iranti’s financial affairs including the following:

•       Assist and guide Iranti’s Board and management by providing relevant financial information and reports timeously.

•       Managing budgeting, cash flow and reporting to strengthen organisational governance and sustainability.

•       Tracking and managing expenses and spending to strengthen sustainability.

•       Financial risk management.

•       Audit preparation and oversight.

•       Compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

•       Creation, implementation and reviewing of internal controls, financial policies and administrative systems.

•       Providing guidance and assistance on all internal budgets and reports.

•       Financial reporting to funders, stakeholders, Iranti Executive and Programme Managers, and the Iranti Board on a monthly and quarterly basis, or as and when required.

•       Payroll management.

Fundraising and Development Responsibilities

To manage Iranti’s financial sustainability, and support the Co-Executive Director/s on the practicalities of resource mobilisation and donor engagement including: 

•      Financial and sustainability strategy development, review and planning.

•      Stakeholder mapping, networking and relationship building.

•      Donor prospecting, identification, and engagement.

•      Strengthening the organisation’s fundraising systems including the maintenance and updating of a donor database and record keeping systems.

•       Timeous preparation of proposals and budgets with relevant team members

•      Effective liaison and reporting to current funders.

Administration

•       Manage the office on a day to day basis.

•       Manage administrative staff.

•       Oversee office management.

As the Financial and Operations Manager we expect you to demonstrate a genuine alignment with the priorities and values of Iranti, especially within the financial environment and good governance. You’ll also be inspired to apply your skills towards achieving our mission and increasing our impact in the region.

The remuneration package is commensurate with the experience required for persons in the NGO sector and is inclusive of the medical-aid, provident fund and annual leave.

Lesbian and Bisexual persons, Intersex persons, Transgender, Gender-diverse, and Non-binary persons, and persons from the Southern African region are especially encouraged to apply. 

Closing Date: 26 April 2024 or until the position has been filled.

Submit a comprehensive CV of not more than 5 pages, and a covering letter detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification to programmesadmin@iranti.org.za.  This advertisement will remain active until the recruitment committee has nominated a candidate