FINANCE Assistant for The Agricultural Research Council
- Diana Mnguni
- Apr 1
- 2 min read
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 APRIL 2025
Job Reference Number: ARC-OVR10/38
Job Type: Permanent
The ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (ARC-OVR) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Onderstepoort, Pretoria.
Job Description
Accurate and timeous check of S&T claims and advances.
Timeous approval of S&T claims and advances on ESS.
Handing of S&T queries.
Make necessary follow-ups on outstanding S&T’s.
Accurate and timeous petty cash reconciliation.
Accurate and timeous petty cash journal.
Safe keeping of petty cash and petty cash records.
Processing of petty cash advances and claims.
Handling of petty cash queries.
Handling of cash transactions.
Monthly reconciliation of petty cash general ledger account.
Accurate and timeous preparation and posting of journals.
Assist project managers with budget revisions.
Compliance with internal control procedures.
Ensure that audit queries are attended to and resolved as soon as possible.
Adherence to Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and other relevant statutes.
Accurately filing of supporting documents.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree/ National Diploma in Financial Accounting.
2 years' working experience in the Finance environment.
Knowledge and experience in MS Office and ERP system.
Knowledge and experience of Public Finance Management Act and GRAP.
Good Communication Skills (Written and Verbal).
Ability to use initiative and work independently and/or with a team.
A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees. Certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form.
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.