The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individual to support the Finance Division Project Accounting Unit by providing financial and administration assistance to the various externally funded projects.

This position requires a Grade 12, job specification qualification, or equivalent qualification with NQF 4 with 5 years of work experience in the relevant field, OR a National Diploma, or Advanced Certificate, or equivalent with NQF 6 in financial accounting with 3 years of relevant work experience with same/similar responsibilities in project finance. Higher education qualification /Advanced Diploma at NQF 7 will be an added advantage.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: Preparing, analysing and reporting financial information; Has worked with basic budgeting; Working experience in SAGE300 (Accpac) or equivalent accounting system is essential; Willingness to travel nationally when required; Some experience in customer service would be an advantage; Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Generally Recognised Accounting Practice Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; Financial report writing; Project management and Donor funding knowledge.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Ensure effective financial administration of Projects;
• Ensure accurate accounting for the projects in SANBI;
• Ensure accurate financial reporting;
• Accurate recording keeping of project budgets and accounting systems; and
• Assist to manage risk.

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1. Only online applications will be accepted accompanied by the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for this position, and certified qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of meeting minimum qualifications and relevant experience will not be considered. 2. A competency test will be conducted as part of the selection process. 3. Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three references 4. Failure to submit the requested information and reference number shall result in your application not being considered.

Personal Information will be processed by SANBI for purposes of assessing your suitability for the advertised position. SANBI may also share your personal information including special personal information with service providers or third parties, both within the Republic of South Africa and in other jurisdictions, to carry out verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, background and reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. In this regard, by virtue of your application, you acknowledge that SANBI’s authorised verification agent(s) and service providers will access your personal information including special personal information to conduct background screening, verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. For more information, kindly refer to SANBI’s website.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups.