The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. Constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1945 as a science council, the CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research, technological innovation as well as industrial and scientific...
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Ensure valid, accurate and complete contract and project accounting for customer and supplier contracts and service level agreements including to review and ensure completeness of financial supporting documentation;
Review and/ capture contract details amd projects in terms of applicable accounting classification, project plans, performance obligations, cost centre allocations, budgets, including projects budgets integrated across clusters;
Update revenue recognition and process invoices or credit notes;
Record keeping of all contract and project supporting documentation as per SARS and CSIR policies;
Review debtors age analysis, follow up on outstanding invoices and request payment from customers;
Process ad-hoc invoices for services rendered or goods supplied in accordance with accepted quotations to account for revenue earned in compliance with CSIR policies, procedures and financial legislation;
Perform monthly general ledger reconciliations;
Reconcile advances, claims and cash with the petty cash float;
Review local and overseas employee reimbursement claims;
Assist the Management Accountant with accurate and timely budgeting and forecasting processes in terms of CSIR policies and procedures;
Assist the Management Accountant in the provision of project specific audit information and internal audit request/ reports and annual / specific external audits;
Record keeping of all financial transactions and supporting documentation as per SARS and CSIR policies;
Assist the Management Accountant / Finance Manager with preparation of weekly / monthly financial reports;
Communicate requirements and ensure adherence to relevant CSIR policy and process in all areas of responsibility;
Assist with training and coaching of finance trainees and interns;
Identify opportunities to improve business processes and to perform duties and communicate these to the Management Accountant and/ Finance Manager.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
B Com in accounting, finance management accounting and studying towards CIMA would be an added advantage with three years’ experience in finance, including a sound understanding of financial accounting, financial reconciliation and reporting;
Working knowledge and understanding of an ERP system;
Sound knowledge and understanding of how contract and project related transactions impact on organisational financial results;
Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite especially spreadsheets;
Knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation, policies and procedures typically relevant in area of responsibility.
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