About the position
Postion Summary:
The Research Advancement Business Unit within the Research, Innovation and Impact, Support and Advancement (RIISA) Division based in Pretoria seeks to appoint a qualified and dynamic individual for the following position: Financial Controller to oversee the Income Contract Management, Management Accounting function as well as Audits in the Business Unit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overall coordination of Income Contract Management and Management Accounting activities for Research Advancement including all prescribed Finance activities such as accounting of funding received and grant expenditure, reporting to funders and other stakeholders, budgeting, projections and cost centre maintenance
- Ensure compliance with applicable Finance prescripts
- Oversee external, internal and project audits from initiation to close out
- Roll out new prescripts, policies, procedures and guidelines to the business unit
- Lead and consolidate the budget and projection process for the Business Unit and the preparation of reports and variance explanations thereof
- Monitor and review departmental budgets, grants and contracts to ensure objectives and milestones are met in accordance with terms of the contractual agreements
- Assist Executive Managers in Research Advancement to provide skills development for department staff to ensure sound contract management and contract performance management within each department
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and other reports for the business unit
- Preparation of the financial statements and contract reports to the funders
- Preparation of general ledger reconciliations
- Responsible for cost centre management and maintenance and providing guidance to the business unit
- Accounting for grants income and expenditure and follow up on income due
- Completion of month-end processes and reporting to cost centre owners
- Lead and supervise a team of Finance practitioners in Research Advancement
- Facilitate project audit process and assist with internal and external auditors
- Ad hoc requests are per business requirements
Minimum Qualification:
- Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma / NQF 7
Minimum Experience:
- Minimum qualification Bachelor’s degree in finance or equivalent at an NQF 7 levelSeven (7) years relevant experience (proven experience in accounting and management of income contracts, grants and reporting to funders
- Budgeting experience is also required)
- Articles at an audit firm is advantageous
- Two (2) years’ supervisory or team leader experience
Experience:
- Effective time management skills (able to prioritise and multitask)Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work with a huge portfolio Ability and experience to work in a team as a leader and a team player
- Integrity and reliabilityProfessionalism
Knowledge:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)Computer literacy (including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point)Presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skillsAnalytical skillsProblem solverInnovative
The 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 mandated to support, promote and advance research and human capacity development through fund and the provision of the necessary research infrastructure and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community, in order to facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all ?elds of science and technology, including humanities, social sciences and indigenous knowledge. The Research, Innovation, Impact Support and Advancement (RIISA) is a multi-disciplinary funding division of the NRF that supports, promote, and advance the creation of knowledge and innovation, through research funding, human capacity development funding, and research infrastructure funding.
