{"id":69248,"date":"2021-11-16T08:30:38","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T06:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=69248"},"modified":"2021-11-16T23:13:12","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T21:13:12","slug":"human-sciences-research-council-available-job-opportunity-apply-now-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/human-sciences-research-council-available-job-opportunity-apply-now-3.html","title":{"rendered":"Human Sciences Research Council Available Job Opportunity – Apply Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"
In delivering \u2018social science that makes a difference\u2019, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.<\/p>\n
The Finance department delivers a total financial service to the HSRC. This entails debtors, creditors and cash management and ensuring that the HSRC complies with relevant legislation and accounting principles.<\/p>\n
The successful incumbent will report to the Projects Office Accounting Supervisor in the Finance Department<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Project Accountant<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> Requirements:<\/strong> The HSRC offers attractive, market-related packages depending on qualifications and experience.<\/p>\n Applications: In your application, please include: your CV, a letter of motivation and the details of three recent referees (with telephone and e-mail contact details). Please indicate the reference number. The HSRC will only consider applications that include the above requirements. Applicants may be required to undertake a written or oral exercise in the competencies required for the position.<\/p>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> PRJ ACC 11\/2021
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Contract
\n36 Months<\/p>\n
\nKey Responsibilities:<\/strong>
\n\u2022Oversee projects\u2019 contracts budget and spending;
\n\u2022Analyse and oversee revenue recognition on projects within the HSRC +\/- 300 Research Projects per year;
\n\u2022Liaise with Research Programmes within the HSRC to ensure that all project activities are performed timely and in line with contractual milestones and funders\u2019 expectations;
\n\u2022Perform all system activities in ACCPAC that relate to daily, monthly and year-end activities;
\n\u2022Review and assist with budget preparation, , capturing budget corrections, and approval of budgets ;
\n\u2022Assist with the preparation of financial reports to funders in line with requirements and reporting templates set out in funder agreements;
\n\u2022Assist with the preparation of US funding financial reports in line with requirements and reporting templates set out in funder agreements i.e. USAID,CDC etc.
\n\u2022Assist in the preparation of year end audits, projects audits and internal audits and US funding audits i.e. USAID,CDC, USA Universities etc.;
\n\u2022Responsible for preparation of monthly management accounts;
\n\u2022Assist in preparation of AFS and related audit files and notes;
\n\u2022Assist in any other assigned related activities;<\/p>\n
\nKey Requirements:<\/strong>
\n\u2022A post matric academic qualification in Accounting, e.g. B Com Degree with Honours \u2013 major in management accounting\/ and should have served Accounting Articles;
\n\u2022Proficient in the application of Generally Recognised Accounting Principles (GRAP), VAT legislation, income tax legislation and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
\n\u2022Strong experience in US federal funding which includes CDC,USAID and reporting, annual audits thereof;
\n\u2022A strong commitment to proactive service delivery and responsive to internal clients\u2019 needs;
\n\u2022Strong interpersonal skills to engage internal clients, external stakeholders and colleagues at all levels in the organization;
\n\u2022Flexibility to operate as a member of a team, share knowledge and assist colleagues where possible;
\n\u2022Customer centric skills;
\n\u2022Knowledge of Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage;
\n\u2022High level of proficiency in computer skills (advanced Microsoft excel knowledge is required);
\n\u2022The ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
\n\u2022To be available to commence work 1st January 2022.<\/p>\n