Financial Accounting Officer - contract and projects

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Financial Accounting Officer to join our team in Pretoria on a temporary basis (4 months). As the Financial Accounting Officer, you will be responsible for handling accounting duties related to contracts and projects.
If you have  experience in contract and project accounting, we would like to hear from you!

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• B Com in accounting, finance management accounting and studying towards CIMA would be an added advantage
• Three years’ experience in finance, including a sound understanding of financial accounting, financial reconciliation and reporting
• Working knowledge and understanding of an ERP system
• Sound knowledge and understanding of how contract and project related transactions impact on organisational financial results
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite especially spreadsheets
• Knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation, policies and procedures typically relevant in area of responsibility

• Ensure valid, accurate and complete contract and project accounting for customer and supplier contracts and service level agreements including reviewing and ensuring completeness of financial supporting documentation
• Review and/capture contract details & projects in terms of applicable accounting classification, project plans, performance obligations, cost centre allocations, budgets, including projects budgets integrated across divisions
• Update revenue recognition & process invoices or credit notes
• Record keeping of all contract & project supporting documentation as per SARS and company policies
• Review debtors age analysis, follow up on outstanding invoices and request payment from customers
• Process ad-hoc invoices for services rendered or goods supplied in accordance with accepted quotations to account for revenue earned in compliance with company policies, procedures & financial legislation
• Perform monthly general ledger reconciliations
• Reconcile advances, claims and cash with the petty cash float
• Review local and overseas employee reimbursement claims
• Assist the Management Accountant with accurate and timely budgeting and forecasting processes
• Assist the Management Accountant in the provision of project specific audit information & internal audit request/ reports & annual / specific external audits
• Record keeping of all financial transactions & supporting documentation as per SARS and company policies
• Assist the Management Accountant / Finance Manager with preparation of weekly / monthly financial reports