GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

GENERAL ACCOUNTANT Job Title: General Accountant
Job Type: 6 months fixed-term contract
Location: Johanensburg South Africa  

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
AFAP is a dynamic non-profit social enterprise devoted to fostering robust fertilizer and Agri-inputs markets across Africa through sustainable projects and market-driven business solutions in agricultural inputs and agribusiness sectors.  

Our multifaceted approach encompasses policy and regulatory reform, capacity building, financial credit provision, and data-based market intelligence development. Leveraging our technical expertise and entrepreneurial innovation, we enhance the fertilizer and agribusiness value chain by connecting African Hub Agro-dealers and Smallholder Farmers with global resources, technologies, and financing providers.  

Afap is seeking a detail-oriented General Accountant to support financial operations across multiple donor-funded projects. The role focuses on accurate transaction processing in Sage Intacct, accounts payable, reconciliations, cash flow management and ensuring strong financial controls and audit readiness.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verify supplier invoices and supporting documentation and prepare weekly payment batches for approval and processing.
• Process payments via banking platforms (ABSA and Citibank) and resolve payment queries.
• Capture all financial transactions in Sage Intacct, ensuring accurate GL, project, and activity coding
• Maintain complete, organised, and audit-ready financial records.
• Prepare and post month-end journals (accruals, prepayments, reallocations) with full supporting schedules.
• Perform monthly reconciliations (bank, payroll, travel advances, intercompany, funder accounts) and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage travel advances, including processing, tracking, and liquidation reviews.
• Support payroll accounting, including cost allocations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Update cash flow reports and monitor weekly bank balances.
• Process intercompany transfers with correct documentation and coding.
• Assist with donor reporting and ensure alignment with financial records.
• Provide support on Sage Intacct and assist with system setup and queries.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules and documentation.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and ability to apply accounting standards in daily transaction processing and reporting.
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, Evo).
• Basic understanding of payroll accounting and cost allocations across projects.
• Experience in month-end close processes, including preparation of journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Experience with donor-funded projects and fund accounting principles (advantage).
• Competence in cash flow monitoring and treasury-related activities.
• Strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Ability to maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation and records.
• Advanced skills in accounts payable reconciliation, general ledger management, and overall balance sheet reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of financial controls, audit procedures, and compliance requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting or Finance
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in an accounting role
• Experience with Sage Intacct (or similar ERP system)
• Strong knowledge of reconciliations, journals and financial controls High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

TO APPLY:
If your qualifications align with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to apply. Please send your CV, a one-page cover letter, copies of relevant certificates and your salary expectations to kmanaka@afap-partnership.org use the position title and country as your reference in the email address subject line. The application deadline 18 July 2026.

Please note, only candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in becoming part of the AFAP team.