Finance Assistant (Irene (Ap)) needed at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Maintain and update Fixed assets register on SAGE system.
• Capitalise assets.
• Process depreciation correction journals.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations – PPE.
• Filing of documents on SharePoint with proper referencing.
• Provide asset tags for all assets capitalised/new acquisitions.
• Liaise with Facilities on asset matters.
• Verify assets on ad-hoc basis as and when necessary.
• Capture invoices to recognise revenue.
• Link invoices to payments.
• Clear credit balances.
• Debt recovery – follow ups weekly.
• Processing S & T Claims.
• Processing of Petty cash issues.
• Ensure that all audit queries are attended to and resolved as soon as possible.
• Capturing of km claims on SAGE system.
• Attend to ad-hoc requests.
• To comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Requirements

• National Diploma or degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in accounting/Finance field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Numerical and accounting skills.
• Knowledge of project contracts, project costing and accounting.
• In Depth Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Agricultural Research Act and GRAP.
• Attention to detail and deadline driven.
• Exposure to SAGE X3 ERP will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work under pressure.