Project Accountant: Finance Management (Nelspruit) at Agricultural Research Council

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.
• Capture the budget revision 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 contracts on the system.
• Compile and evaluate the performance report of each project.
• Ensure that all audit queries are attended to and resolve as soon as possible.
• Prepare financial reports and proof of income reports to the funder.
• Maintain project related records.
• Assist the Finance Manager in all matters that need the project accountants’ input.
• 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 campus Finance Manager.
• Ensure income recognition is done in terms of the applicable accounting standards for all externally funded projects.
• 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

• BCom degree or National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting or equivalent qualification / AAT.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in the finance or project management environment.
• Good analytical skills, report writing and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of project contracts, project costing and accounting.
• In Depth Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Agricultural Research Act and GRAP.
• Attention to detail and deadline driven.
• Supervisory skills. Good customer relations.
• Exposure to SAGE X3 ERP will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license.