Senior Accounting Clerk - Projects at South African National Biodiversity Institute

• The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individual to support the Finance Division Project Accounting Unit by providing financial and administration assistance to the various externally funded projects.
• This position requires a Grade 12, job specification qualification, or equivalent qualification with NQF 4 with 5 years of work experience in the relevant field, OR a National Diploma, or Advanced Certificate, or equivalent with NQF 6 in financial accounting with 3 years of relevant work experience with same/similar responsibilities in project finance. Higher education qualification /Advanced Diploma at NQF 7 will be an added advantage.
• The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: Preparing, analysing and reporting financial information; Has worked with basic budgeting; Working experience in SAGE300 (Accpac) or equivalent accounting system is essential; Willingness to travel nationally when required; Some experience in customer service would be an advantage; Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Generally Recognised Accounting Practice Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; Financial report writing; Project management and Donor funding knowledge.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Ensure effective financial administration of Projects;
• Ensure accurate accounting for the projects in SANBI;
• Ensure accurate financial reporting;
• Accurate recording keeping of project budgets and accounting systems; and
• Assist to manage risk.