Key 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;
• Update revenue recognition & process invoices or credit notes;
• Record keeping of all contract & project supporting documentation as per SARS and company 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 company policies, procedures & financial legislation;
• Perform monthly general ledger reconciliations;
• Reconcile advances, claims and cash with the petty cash float;
• Review local and overseas employee reimbursement claims;
• Assist Management accountant with accurate and timely budgeting and forecasting processes in terms of company policies and procedures;
• Assist Management accountant in the provision of project specific audit information & internal audit request/ reports & annual / specific external audits;
• Record keeping of all financial transactions & supporting documentation as per SARS and company policies;
• Assist Management accountant / Finance Manager with preparation of weekly / monthly financial reports;
• Communicate requirements and ensure adherence to relevant company Policy & process 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 & communicate these to the management accountant / and Finance Manager.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Three 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