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Project Accountant (Onderstepoort) needed at Agricultural Research Council

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Job title : Project Accountant (Onderstepoort)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : December 02, 2024

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Description

  • Liaison with the project Managers and Research Team Managers as a link between Finance and Core.
  • Assist project Managers with cost management accounting by applying the best practice.
  • Assist Project and Programme managers with the preparation and loading and compile the forecast report.
  • Assist with budget revisions where necessary.
  • Ensure that financial risks are well identified and adequately addressed.
  • Ensure that the contract register for all active and signed contracts is kept.
  • Ensure that all active, but expired contracts are supported by an addendum.
  • Ensure proper closing of completed projects on the system.
  • Compile and evaluate the financial performance report of each project.
  • Ensure that all audit queries are attended to and resolve as soon as possible.
  • Assist the Finance Manager in all matters that need the project accountants’ input.
  • Ensure income recognition is done in terms of the applicable accounting standards for all externally funded projects.
  • Assist in mapping all employees to specific project (s), the correct managers and hours allocated to the correct project.
  • Ensure that time sheets are done for all projects.
  • Ensure that all the log sheets are captured by deadline.
  • Manage all externally funded projects to avoid operational losses and report losses to the Institute Finance Manager.
  • Ensure that all transactions are processed timeously and proper accruals are put through.
  • Maintain project related records.
  • Prepare financial reports and proof of income reports to the funder.
  • Maintain the project related data in SAGE X3.
  • Provide leadership and initiatives in the cost and management environment.
  • To comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
  • Prepare monthly accounts reconciliations.
  • Assists with updating of Fixed Asset register.

Requirements

  • National Diploma/BCom Degree in Cost and Management Accounting or Equivalent Qualification /AAT.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in the finance environment.
  • Good analytical skills, report writing and organizational skills.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office suite.
  • Exposure to SAGE X3 ERP will be an added advantage.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
     

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