Project Accountant (Operations) x4

INSETA-Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A government educational authority in South Africa is seeking an Accounting Administrator to manage Discretionary Grants projects. The role involves financial administration, stakeholder management, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 3 years of experience in accounting with signed-off audit articles, and strong skills in Excel and communication. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• 3 years' experience in an Accounting environment with signed-off audit articles.
• Professional body registration with SAICA, SAIGA, ACCA, SAIPA or equivalent (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the financial administration of Discretionary Grants projects.
• Quality assurance of payment batches before submission to finance.
• Daily update of the commitment register with new contracts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Self-management skills

Teamwork / people skills

Education

NQF 7 Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Excel

MS Office products

Job description

Overview

Responsible for supporting the Operations with the Administration of Discretionary Grants (DG) Projects, Budget and Expenditure, Monitoring of the commitments register and financial reporting to ensure adherence to all regulations and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Discretionary Grants Projects Financial administration 40%

• Quality assurances of all payments batches against project expenditure deliverables before submission to finance.
• Record all payment batches on the register.
• Record all queries and send to units to resolve.

• Payments

• Prepare reports to monitor the implementation of the DG financial targets on a weekly basis.

• Commitment register

• Daily update of the commitment register with new contracts immediately on receipt of a duly signed contract and reporting thereof.
• Perform recalculations of all addendums, closure letters and any other adjustments, and update the commitment register.
• Update the commitment register with expenditure incurred.

• Stakeholder management

• Attend meetings with core managers to ensure alignment of the division\'s contract register and the commitment register.
• Present feedback on misalignment and ensure correction.

• Document management

• Update and maintain the commitments folder on the centralised shared drive which includes recommendations, final allocations, payments, clawbacks and withdrawals (where applicable).

• Internal business processes

• Flag and update any new risks for attention by Project owners.
• Identify compliance gaps and recommend solutions.

Reporting and Compliance

30%

• Contribute to the compilation of relevant reports and feedback mechanisms to evaluate project performance ensuring that good practice and lessons learnt, in terms of Legislative requirements.
• Support the compilation of monthly consolidated Project Commitment reports based on the Management Reports.
• Support the compilation of Monthly/Quarterly/Annual DG Performance reports for submission to OPDR Manager and Core Managers.
• Assist in the coordination of audit requests for internal audit requirements around Commitment with Finance.

Contribute to the quarterly trends report for EEMT feedback.

Stakeholder Engagement and Team Support

15%

• Assist with the Investigation of any concerns raised by stakeholders.
• Support the team in resolving the concerns as required concerning budgets, expenditure and valid contract periods.
• Identify risks and opportunities for recommended improvement and provide feedback as required.
• Support the team to deliver on its objectives on an ongoing basis.

Attend stakeholder engagement as and when required.

General Administration

15%

• File DG documents for Auditor General and Internal Auditors.
• Supply and submit relevant documents required by Internal and external Auditors.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent and:
• NQF 7 Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.

Preferred Requirement: Professional body registration with SAICA, SAIGA, ACCA, SAIPA or equivalent.

Experience

Minimum Requirements

3 years\' experience in an Accounting environment with signed-off audit articles.

Preferred Requirements

Audit articles in the Seta/Public Sector environment.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge

• Knowledge of SETA Grants regulations.
• Knowledge of GRAP.
• Knowledge of PFMA.
• Knowledge of National Treasury regulations.
• Knowledge of risk management.
• Knowledge of Excel and all other MS Office products.
• Understanding of data analytics and database management.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines under challenging circumstances.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Self-management skills.
• Teamwork / people skills.

The Insurance Sector Education and Authority (INSETA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to Employment Equity and diversity with opportunities afforded in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be afforded to candidates from under-represented designated groups and people living with disabilities. INSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All appointments are subject to vetting processes.

If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, send your CV and qualifications in your online application. No late applications will be accepted. Closing date: 04 November 2025.