• Monthly reconciliation and resolving all unreconciled and prior year items.
• Data cleansing and reviews.
• Accurate and complete transactions.
• Collections.
• Compile and evaluate the performance report of each project.
• Prepare financial reports and proof of income reports to the funder.
• Ensure that audit queries attended to and resolve as soon as possible.
• Preparation and posting of journals.
• Prepare General ledger reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Manage all externally funded projects to avoid operational losses and report losses to the Institute Finance Manager.
• Strong Excel skills essential.
• Prepare and submit project budgets.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and to deadlines.
• Assist project managers with budget revisions.
• Preferable knowledge of SAGE.
• Invoicing external customers.
• Follow up on outstanding debtors.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in the MS Office suite.

• Must have NQF Level 6 in;-
  • Accounting
  • Cost & Management Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Or any relevant qualification.
• 2-3 years in accounting / finance field.
• Strong debtors’ reconciliation abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Deadline orientated and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent numerical and accounting skills.

How to Apply for Agricultural Research Council-Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC-VIMP): DALRRD Finance Assistant x2

Click here to apply online for DALRRD Finance Assistant Position

Enquiries: Ms. Bonolo Maluleke, Tel (012) 808 8000

Closing date for applications: 06 March 2025

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance as well as competency and leadership assessments.

Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees.  Certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form.

A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.