PROJECT ACCOUNTANT (AD08)

Position:                     Project Accountant   (Grade AD08)

Contact:                     Makgala Mokoena      Fax: (086) 553 3084

                                    Email:                          Makgala.Mokoena@wits.ac.za

Main functions:

• Overall financial accounting of business Centres within the Faculty.  
• Management reporting to the relevant stakeholders (internal and external). 
• Costing of all the projects undertaken by the Centres.  
• Budgeting for new projects as well as annual project budgets.
• Do reconciliations between the strategic plan, business plan and agreements between external parties and the Centres.  
• Ensure that all transactions are accounted for according to GAAP.  
• Prepare quarterly financial statements to the Centres’ Board of Directors and or Donors.

Qualifications and Experience: BCom with Accounting as a major and a minimum of 5 years experience in preparing financial statements for Close Corporations or Companies. Completion of articles with an accredited organization.  Registration with SAIPA will be advantageous.

Requirements:

• Must be highly computer literate with advanced knowledge of the MS Office Suite, Business Intelligence, University Oracle Financial Systems and report writing. 
• Strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal skills, innovative and proactive in solving problems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and manage deadlines.

To apply:  submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names, addresses and contact details of 3 referees, certified copies of degrees, matric certificate and identity document.

Closing date:      17 May 2012