Job Description: The CSIR has a vacancy for a Financial Accounting Officer in the in the Chemical, Agriculture, Food & Health Division. The incumbent will be responsible to ensure all Financial Accounting of the Division valid, accurate and complete financial information, and ensure that Financial Accounting of the Division is performed in accordance with CSIR policies and procedures and according to sound financial principles. This position is based in Pretoria. Job Responsibilities: Review and/ capture contract details & projects in terms of applicable accounting classification, project plans, performance obligations, cost centre allocations, budgets, including projects budgets integrated across clusters; Review debtors age analysis, follow up on outstanding invoices and request payment from customers; Review local and overseas employee reimbursement claims; Reconcile advances, claims and cash with the petty cash float; Ensure valid, accurate and complete contract and project accounting for customer and supplier contracts and service level agreements including: review and ensure completeness of financial supporting documentation; Assist Management accountant with accurate and timely budgeting and forecasting processes in terms of CSIR policies and procedures; Update revenue recognition & process invoices or credit notes; Perform monthly general ledger reconciliations; 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 & financial legislation; Job Requirements: Bcom in accounting, finance management accounting and studying towards CIMA would be an added advantage; Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite especially spreadsheets; Knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation, policies and procedures typically relevant in area of responsibility. Three years’ experience in finance, including a sound understanding of financial accounting, financial reconciliation and reporting; Sound knowledge and understanding of how contract and project related transactions. impact on organisational financial results; Working knowledge and understanding of an ERP system; Job Details: Company: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, SA Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here Vacancieshut.com
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