Project Accountant (Onderstepoort) needed at Agricultural Research Council
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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