Financail Accounting Officer (project accounting) - temp

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB009995/LB

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

35000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
My client in Pretoria is seeking a Financial Accounting Officer on a 4 month temp assignment.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key responsibilities:

Ensure valid, accurate and complete contract and project accounting for customer and supplier contracts and service level agreements including: reviewing and ensuring completeness of financial supporting documentation;

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:

B Com in accounting, finance management accounting and studying towards CIMA would be an added advantage;

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

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