Corporate Accountant at NRF National Research Foundation

Position Summary:
The NRF Corporate Office based in Pretoria seeks to make an appointment for the position of Corporate Accountant. Reporting to the Manager: Financial Reporting, the incumbent will support an effective financial and management accounting service to the organisation through the provision of accurate, complete and reliable accounting services and to provide support and advisory on financial matters to the finance teams across the NRF.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete statutory reports, including SARB, the DSTI and National Treasury.
• Provide support services to business units of the NRF and ensure compliance to GRAP, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Financial Policies and Procedures.
• Stay up to date with financial regulations and best practice, and ensure the organisation meets all statutory obligations.
• Support the finance team in preparing, consolidating and reviewing budgets and forecasts across the business units.
• Ensure accurate and timely consolidation of financial data from various business units.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets, identify variances and follow through.
• Compile schedules and reconciliations for the annual financial statements in line with policies and procedures.
• Assist Manager with managing and coordinating internal and external audits.
• Annual assets register review and follow through.
• Analyse lease agreements and prepare finance/operating lease reconciliations quarterly.
• Coordinate the review and update of financial policies and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate training interventions to finance staff across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain financial reports using the financial report writer in D365 F&O.
• Train users in the design of financial reports in the financial report writer in D365 F&O.
• Advanced data extracts from D365 F&O for interrogation or audit purposes.

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma / NQF 7

Minimum Experience:

• 3-5 years relevant work experience in financial reporting and accounting processes within a public sector environment.
• Degree in Accounting (NQF 7).
• Membership of an Accounting Professional Body will be advantageous.

Experience:

• Solution orientation with sound judgment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent computer literacy skills.
• Proficiency in the use of the full Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Working exposure to Microsoft D365 F&O will be advantageous.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of public sector legislation and regulations, including Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and National Treasury Regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal expression.
• Good interpersonal and engagement skills.
• Attention to detail with accuracy and analytical mindset.

Additional Notes:
Work environment: The incumbent will operate within a dynamic and pressurised environment seeking quick turn-around times driven by deadlines while engaging with operational units on a decentralised model, where some travel may be required. Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and applying online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant’s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Desired Skills:

• Skilled in applied field of position.
• Knowledge to be relevant.
• Responsible in performing duties.

About The Employer:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is established by an Act of Parliament and mandated to contribute to national development by supporting, promoting and advancing research and human capacity development, through funding and the provision of the necessary research infrastructure, in order to facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of science and technology, including humanities, social sciences and indigenous knowledge; and supporting and promoting public awareness of, and engagement with, science. The NRF is a well-established organisation that is highly networked within the knowledge system, nationally and internationally. It is the principal organisation responsible for promoting the national research enterprise and is the primary public funder of postgraduate students and researchers and provider of research infrastructure in the country. It has well-developed, best practice research evaluation and support systems.