Call for applications: Bookkeeper at the Music In Africa Foundation

The successful candidate will work on the Sound Connects Fund (SCF) – a multifaceted programme aimed at developing the creative sector in southern Africa through funding interventions, while also upskilling recipients across the SADC region. The SCF is run together with Goethe-Institut and funded by the ACP-EU Culture Programme, a project implemented by the Organisation of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and funded by the European Union (EU).

We are looking for a mature, self-driven individual with exceptional admin and financial skills, strong organising skills and experience in grant management. The successful candidate must have good financial management skills, people skills, outstanding knowledge in the arts, and more importantly, agility – the ability to execute different functions within the MIAF admin department.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of financial control systems within the project.
• Support bookkeeping and accounting functions.
• Support procurement processes.
• Review documents for payments.
• Monitor compliance of grant recipients and service providers.
• Assist in the management of project budgets.
• Meet set deadlines.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills and requirements

• A related degree or diploma.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Strong experience in financial administration of cultural projects.
• Strong knowledge of the arts scene in southern Africa.
• Excellent admin skills.
• Experience dealing with donors and other stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• In-depth understanding of operational characteristics, services and activities of arts development projects.
• Highly proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and iOS. Excel experience is a must.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Applicants must be able to work from our office and home as required.

The bookkeeper will work from our head office in Johannesburg (Rosebank), South Africa. If you are interested send your CV to admin@musicinafrica.net no later than 14 April 2023.

A cover letter stating why you are interested in and qualified for this position should be attached to your application, including three contactable references and your financial expectations (range).

Job title: Bookkeeper (maternity relief)
Type: Fixed 4-month contract (full time).
Starting: 2 May 2023 (or as soon as possible).