The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Financial Accounting Officer (12-month Contract)
About The Job
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Financial Accounting Officer in the Smart Society Division. The successful incumbent will be responsible to ensure that all Financial Accounting of the Division is valid, accurate and financial information is complete as well as ensure that Financial Accounting of the Division is performed in accordance of CSIR policies and procedures and according to sound financial principles. This position is based in Pretoria.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 amdprojects in terms of applicable accounting classification, project plans, performance obligations, cost centre allocations, budgets, including projects budgets integrated across clusters;
- Update revenue recognition andprocess invoices or credit notes;
- Record keeping of all contract andproject 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 andfinancial 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 andinternal audit request/ reports andannual / specific external audits;
- Record keeping of all financial transactions andsupporting 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 andprocess 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 andcommunicate these to the Management Accountant and/ Finance Manager.
- B Com in accounting, finance management accounting and studying towards CIMA would be an added advantage withthree 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.
- Record-keeping skills;
- Numerical and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good verbal, written and listening communication skills;
- Good understanding and the ability to implement accounting principles;
- Effective organisational skills.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, pleaseemail us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za.Please do-not send applications to this mailbox, it is only for inquiries.
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
