Corporate Accountant at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion 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 ProceduresStaying up to date with financial regulations and best practice, and ensuring the organisation meets all statutory obligationsSupport the finance team in preparing, consolidating and reviewing budgets and forecasts across the business unitsEnsure accurate and timely consolidation of financial data from various business unitsMonitor actual performance against budgets, identify variances and follow throughCompile schedules and reconciliations for the annual financial statements in line with policies and proceduresAssist Manager with managing and coordinating internal and external auditsAnnual assets register review and follow throughAnalyse lease agreements and prepare finance/operating lease reconciliations quarterlyCoordinate the review and update of financial policies and standard operating proceduresCoordinate training interventions to finance staff across the organisationDevelop and maintain financial reports using the financial report writer in D365 F&OTrain users in the design of financial reports in the financial report writer in D365 F&OAdvanced data extracts from D365 F&O for interrogation or audit purposes

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma / NQF 7

Minimum Experience:

• 3-5 years

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

Experience:

• Solution orientation with sound judgmentAbility to meet deadlines and work under pressureExcellent computer literacy skillsProficiency in the use of the full Microsoft Office suite of applicationsWorking 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 RegulationsExcellent written and verbal expressionGood interpersonal and engagement skillsAttention 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 from time to [URL Removed] NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply 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.