Accounts Receivables Clerk at Human Sciences Research Council (HRSC)

Purpose of the job

• To process, record and manage accounts receivables for the purposes of reporting, control and accurate record-keeping of customer records.

Minimum Requirements    

• A minimum post-matric NQF level 7 Finance/Accounting-related qualification from a recognized academic institution.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Accounts receivable position.
• SAICA/SAIPA completed articles would be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of Generally Recognized Accounting Principles (GRAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); VAT legislation, Income-tax Act and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA and regulations);
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Report writing skills and project management.
• Commitment to integrity, customer service focused, deadline orientated, attention to detail, performance and results driver, decision making, problem-solving, ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage users and colleagues at all levels in the organization;
• Flexibility to operate as a member of a team, share knowledge and transfer of skills to colleagues.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Management, processing and recordkeeping of all Revenue and travel-related advances and expenditure.
• Processing local and international invoices, accounts receivable transactions and travel-related advances/expenditure on a daily basis.
• Responsible for driving revenue and advance collection including following up on long outstanding debtors.
• Monthly management, reconciliation, and recordkeeping of all designated accounts receivable ledger and sub-ledger accounts.
• Advising units and enforcing accounts receivable/revenue and travel expenditure-related policies and processes.
• Participation in the monthly, quarterly and annual accounts receivable module closure including processing month-end adjustments according to the prescribed deadlines.
• Liaison with all units within the HSRC to ensure that financial month-end/ year-end cut off times are communicated and adhered to;
• Attend to queries within the prescribed turnaround times;
• Perform all accounting system activities that relate to daily, monthly and year-end activities;
• Responsible for providing timeous and accurate monthly debtors and advance reports;
• Assist in implementing internal financial controls over revenue, accounts receivable, travel-related advances and expenditure.
• Compilation of financial statement components, leads sheets and schedules in line with GRAP standards and the PFMA;
• Any other task assigned from time to time.

Closing Date:  21st, June 2022