Call for applications: Sound Connects Fund Bookkeeper/Administrator

Supported by the European Union, the Sound Connects Fund is a multifaceted programme aimed at developing the creative sector in southern Africa through funding interventions, while also upskilling recipients across the SADC region. It focuses on the broad creative sector, including, but not limited to, performing arts, gaming, animation, film, photography and videography using ‘sound’ as a central focus area. 

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

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of financial control systems within the project.
• Perform bookkeeping and accounting functions.
• Review submitted financial reports by grantees.
• Assist in the development of grant reports.
• Support procurement processes.
• Prepare documents for payments.
• Monitor compliance of grant recipients and service providers.
• Assume coordination responsibilities for assigned programme activities.
• Communicate effectively with grant recipients, project partners and beneficiaries.
• Assist in the management of project budgets.
• Lead in the assessment of submitted grant reports (financial and narrative).
• Support grant management processes.
• Prepare and submit reports to management (financial and narrative)
• Meet set deadlines
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills and requirements

• A related degree or diploma.
• At least five (5) years of 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. French or Portuguese will be an advantage.
• 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.
• Experience working on logistics of big-scale projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Applicants must be able to work from our office and at home as required.

The selected candidate will work from our head office in Johannesburg (Rosebank), South Africa.

If you are interested, send your CV to Ms Violet Maila at violet@musicinafrica.net no later than 22 April 2022.

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: Project administrator – Music In Africa Sound Connects Fund.
Type: Fixed contract (up to 24 months).