ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our Client, Standard Bank, in partnership with Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), is seeking to recruit a high-caliber Accountant to support the delivery of the AGRA Phuka Incubation Project.

This is a mission-critical role within a flagship agricultural development initiative designed to:

Strengthen over 2,500 agri-SMEs

Expand access to finance and markets

Enable the creation of 20,000 sustainable jobs

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring robust financial stewardship, donor compliance, and real-time financial insight to support programme execution and impact.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

Exposure to international donor-funded programme management

Contribution to national economic transformation

Work at the intersection of development finance and SME growth

High stakeholder visibility

Job market analysis

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Stewardship & Reporting

• Prepare donor-compliant financial reports
• Maintain audit-ready records
• Monitor budgets and flag variances
• Perform bank reconciliations

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support budgeting and reforecasting and ensure budget compliance in all financial transactions
• Track and analyse burn rates to inform decision-making

Transaction Processing & Controls

• Manage AP/AR processes – Process payments, reimbursements, and supplier invoices in line with financial policies
• Enforce documentation controls
• Maintain vendor records

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with AGRA, donor, and national financial regulations
• Support internal and external audits
• Maintain audit readiness

Systems & Controls

• Maintain accounting records using approved accounting software
• Strengthen internal controls
• Improve processes

Grant Oversight

• Review partner / sub-grantee financial reports for accuracy and compliance
• Conduct financial capacity assessments and training for implementing partners
• Monitor grant utilization and ensure alignment with grant agreements
• Support partner capacity building

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
• ACCA/CPA preferred
• 3-5 years donor-funded/project accounting experience
• Knowledge of IFS and donor compliance requirements
• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks, SAP, Pastel, or similar)

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills
• High integrity
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments
• Ability to work under pressure

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reports to: Finance Manager / Project Manager / Head Enablement

Location:

Standard Bank Head Office (Field travels will be required)

SHORTLISTING CRITERIA

Only candidates with demonstrable experience in donor-funded project accounting will be shortlisted.

• Prepare donor-compliant financial reports
• Maintain audit-ready records
• Monitor budgets and flag variances
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Support budgeting and reforecasting and ensure budget compliance in all financial transactions
• Track and analyse burn rates to inform decision-making
• Manage AP/AR processes – Process payments, reimbursements, and supplier invoices in line with financial policies
• Enforce documentation controls
• Maintain vendor records
• Ensure compliance with AGRA, donor, and national financial regulations
• Support internal and external audits
• Maintain audit readiness
• Maintain accounting records using approved accounting software
• Strengthen internal controls
• Improve processes
• Review partner / sub-grantee financial reports for accuracy and compliance
• Conduct financial capacity assessments and training for implementing partners
• Monitor grant utilization and ensure alignment with grant agreements
• Support partner capacity building

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills
• High integrity
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments
• Ability to work under pressure

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
• ACCA/CPA preferred
• 3-5 years donor-funded/project accounting experience
• Knowledge of IFS and donor compliance requirements
• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks, SAP, Pastel, or similar)