THIS IS A 4 MONTH CONTRACT - YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO START STRAIGHT AWAY!!

 

We are seeking!! a dynamic Finance Administrator to join our team and make a significant impact! In this role, you will play a crucial role in managing the financial aspects of the organization, ensuring its financial health, compliance with regulations, and efficient use of resources.

Competencies Required:

• At least two years’ experience in accounting environment.
• Computer literate in relevant Accounting Software packages (SAGE 300);
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Proven ability to work with numbers and attention to detail
• Proven knowledge of financial procedures
• Ability to respect confidentiality, effectively work accurately and in a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Planning, organising and coordinating own work activities to meet deadlines in achieving the performance outputs of the Finance Department.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

1. Cash Book Administration

• Administer, monitor and maintain the Cash book function for the organisation
• Ensure that all monies collected are receipted and deposited
• Allocation and capturing of payments and receipts for cashbook
• Preparation of bank deposits
• Processing of direct deposits and debit orders and preparation of related schedules
• Reconciliation of cash and electronic payments
• Bank reconciliation
• Updating and reconciling the cashbook to the bank statement

 

2. Administer, monitor and manage National Research Foundation (NRF) Grants

• Administer grant funding received from the NRF
• Administer, monitor and manage NRF project expenditure claims
• Process NRF online claims
• Prepare and update income and expenditure schedule for each grant
• Liaise with grant holders and the NRF regarding queries and administrative and financial requests for each grant
• Assist with all other externally funded projects when required
• Assist with the full function in the creditors section on a daily basis
• Assist with any other financial administration when required