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  • Posted: Aug 4, 2017
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    WYG is a global project management and technical consultancy with a difference. Our in-house team brings together over 1,600 specialists from a diverse set of disciplines. Our connections reach even further as we bring together a network of over 20,000 partners and associates across the globe. Together, we provide bespoke solutions, making our clients&rsq...
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    Finance Assistant

    Job description

    WYG has been appointed to manage a component of DFID Southern Africa’s support to Transboundary Water Resource Management in Southern Africa – the Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development Facility Phase 2 (CRIDF II).

    We are seeking candidates for the role of the project Finance Assistant based in Hatfield, Pretoria, who will support and report to the Financial Controller.

    ROLE OUTLINE:

    To provide a comprehensive and high quality financial and administrative support service working within the finance team of CRIDF2.

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

    • Processing of local payments, either through UK or on cash passport cards.
    • Preparation and reconciliation of local cashbook, in MS-Excel.
    • Processing standard contracts for sub-consultants and associates
    • Liaising with consultants on timely timesheet submission.
    • Updating individual timesheet folders with MS-Excel timesheets from consultants.
    • Analysis of per diems to sub-tasks, based on timesheets.
    • Able to organise logistics; such as flights, meeting room bookings, etc as needed.
    • Updating and analysis of register of flights taken by consultants.
    • Assistance with internal, year-end and other audits.
    • Other activities, as delegated by the financial controller.

    BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

    The Finance Assistant is expected to have the highest levels of professionalism and ethics, with the ability to innovate under direction. They should possess;

    • excellent computing skills, particularly experience of MS-Excel and MS-Word; together with the desire to improve those skills.
    • A good understanding of and interest in financial management, management accounting & auditing principles.

    SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE

    • At least three years’ experience as a financial assistant.
    • At least part qualified or QBE considered.
    • A very good working knowledge of MS-Excel and other MS-Office software.
    • Good communication and administration skills
    • Experience in an accounts based role.
    • Experience in organising logistics (flight, room bookings, etc)
    • Ability to work in a team, to tight deadlines
    • Ability to liaise with people at all levels of the organisation
    • Organised and able to prioritise
    • Considers quality and attention to detail a key attribute

    LOCATION

    The Finance Assistant would work full time in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to WYG Group on apply.wygcareers.com to apply

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