Background
C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities, who are working to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis, and create a future where everyone, everywhere can thrive. Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities. Through a Global Green New Deal, mayors are working alongside a broad coalition of representatives from labour, business, the youth climate movement and civil society to go further and faster than ever before.
C40’s team of 400+ staff is based in offices in London, in New York, Johannesburg, Singapore, Delhi, Rio de Janeiro, Copenhagen, Beijing and Paris, and individual staff based across 25+ different locations.
The strategic direction of the organisation is determined by an elected Steering Committee of C40 mayors, which is chaired by Mayor Sadiq Khan of London and Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown. Three-term Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg serves as President of the C40 Board of Directors, responsible for operational oversight. A regionally diverse management team, led by Executive Director Mark Watts, leads the day-to-day management of C40. C40’s three core strategic funders are Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation and Realdania.
Our international staff work with the C40 network under the leadership of city governments to deliver this mission. Using a data-driven approach, our team identifies and promotes the exchange of proven programmes and policies developed by cities; provides world-class research, technical expertise and access to key partners to deliver new programmes and policies with cities; and communicates cities’ individual achievements and collective leadership.
Diversity Statement
C40 is committed to supporting and promoting equity and diversity and creating an inclusive working environment for everyone. We believe that when people with different life experiences are involved in decision-making, we deliver better.
We believe having a diverse workforce ensures we connect better with all the different communities and people affected by the climate crisis. This enables us to make better decisions which lead to better outcomes in the work we do through increased creativity, productivity, greater global impact alongside a broader perspective and approach to our work.
We welcome applicants that are diverse in terms of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. Our goal is for C40 to be an environment where everyone, from any background, can flourish and can be themselves whilst contributing to our mission. If you identify as a person with a disability, we work to provide reasonable appropriate measures and any additional support needed to provide an equitable working experience. If you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity please inform us, to provide you with the proper assistance in the application process.
C40 promotes a work culture where staff can input to improve equity, diversity and inclusion through staff-led groups and formal forums. We know that creating our ideal working environment is a learning process and we are committed to the ongoing effort.
Department Description:
The C40 Corporate Services team is at the heart of the C40 organisation. It comprises: Finance, People, Legal, Information Technology, and Operations. The team manages the non-programmatic support mechanisms of the global organisation and works collaboratively with C40 senior management and global staff.
Position Description:
The Project Accountant will join a finance team of thirteen on a full time basis for an indefinite term, dependent on grant funding. This is typical in the donor-funded environment. The Project Accountant will report to the Senior Manager, Grant Finance and will work alongside the other four Project Accountants.
This position has scope for a great deal of growth to support C40’s growth. It is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an ambitious, mission driven organisation while collaborating with an extremely passionate, diverse, and international group of individuals. The role will be based in Johannesburg.
Responsibilities:
- Accountability for all transactions recorded against each project within the financial management system
- Provide timely, accurate financial reports to project leads
- Provide variance analysis to project leads
- Ensure financial information is provided in whichever format, and whichever currency that is required by program leads
- Provide high quality external reports for funders
- Provide ad hoc financial information as requested
- Maintain an accurate, detailed forecast of project expenditure
- Work closely with the legal counterpart to ensure committed project expenditure is adequately tracked
- Work closely with the HR counterpart to track vacancies and forecast compensation expenditure
- Support program staff with the preparation of budgets for proposals
- Support program staff with budgets modifications as needed
- Manage grant funding receipts
- Ensure that the internal control framework of C40 meets with the requirement of the donor, and that controls are always followed
- Plan and manage the project close out period
- Work within a team composed of a diverse group of professionals that support a global organisation
- Assist in implementing new systems, updating policies, and supporting any other projects and tasks as determined by the organisation.
- Undertaking projects as requested by the Senior Manager, Grant Finance.
Person Specification:
- Part qualified or qualified Accountant (AGA(SA), ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
- Strong in Microsoft Excel, able to manage and organise large volumes of financial data
- High attention to detail and commitment to accurate information presented across multiple channels
- Ability to work flexibly and embrace change, and to prioritise and re-prioritise multiple tasks
- Good analytical skills
- Experience of working internationally, dealing with multiple currencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present information in a way that is understandable for different audiences
- Interest in working in the charity/not-for-profit sector and/or environmental and sustainability issues or an international organization preferred
- Experience in using SUN Systems / Infor Q&A and Concur (desirable)
- Experience in work orchestration tools such as Asana
- Additional language skills relevant to the cities included in the project (desirable).
Other Requirements:
Applicants must already have the right to work in Johannesburg. Moderate travel will be required as part of the role.
Reporting To: Senior Manager, Grant Finance
Term: Indefinite
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: (Grade 4) ZAR 715,392 gross per annum
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 15th January 2025 at 5pm GMT . C40 reserves the right to close this job opening before the closing date for applications so please do submit applications early.
To learn more about the work of C40 and our cities, please visit www.c40.org, follow us on Twitter @c40cities and like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/C40Cities.
For any queries about the role, please contact careers@C40.org. Kindly note that this email address is for recruitment related queries only. We are unable to accept CVs and cover letters sent to this inbox. We can only accept and process applications that are submitted via our website.
C40 is an equal opportunities employer.
