Applications Open for the Wits Health Consortium Grant Accountant Internship Programme 2024

Wits Health Consortium is welcoming unemployed graduates to submit applications for the : Grant Accountant Internship Programme.

Job Description: 

• The position involves assisting with the financial and grant management of grant-funded projects within the organization.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for various financial tasks, including adherence to financial policies and procedures, budget preparation and management, compiling accurate financial and donor reports, and ensuring effective compliance with donor requirements.
• Additionally, the role involves liaison with stakeholders and providing financial advice.

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Reviewing and approving general ledger entries, journal entries, audit files, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Budget preparation and management.
• Providing financial advice.
• Compiling accurate financial and donor reports.
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring effective compliance with donor requirements.
• Effective self-management.

Minimum Education and Training:

• BCom Accounting

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience, and Personal Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Dynamic and compatible personality suitable for interactions with clients, donors, and staff at all levels.
• Self-motivation and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in a busy environment.
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Application Process:

• Job Title: Intern (Grant Accountant) X2
• Type: Fixed Term ☒ Temporary ☐ Permanent ☐
• Location: 31 Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown
• Closing Date: 06 December 2023
• Submit CV to: [email protected]
• Advert Reference Number: G/A Intern: 02

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates should send an email to [email protected] with the subject line “G/A Intern: 02” and specify the job title they are applying for. The application must include:

• A cover letter (maximum one page) stating the vacancy applied for.
• A detailed CV.

Note: The Wits Health Consortium will contact shortlisted candidates within two weeks of the closing date. If no communication is received within this period, consider the application unsuccessful. As per Employment Equity goals and plans, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups according to the Employment Equity Act.

Closing Date: Wednesday 6th of December 2023