Senior Accounting Clerk- Projects

South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)

Senior Accounting Clerk - Projects

Deadline: 22 April 2025

Region: Cape Town

Salary: R269 499.00

Type of employment: Full time

Job Description

Reference Number: AFIN/001/2025

Minimum experience: Entry Level

Renumeration: SANBI offers basic annual salary of R269 499.00 plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Job Type: Fixed-term contract (3 years)

Location: Cape Town

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individual to account for a project financial reporting and information service for use by stakeholders to liaise and administer where necessary in the execution of project administration and financial reporting and to enforce Project compliance in accordance with the Project Management Policy, donor agreements, SANBI’s mandate, the public finance management act (PFMA) as well as SANBI’s accounting policies and procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities

Key Performance Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure effective financial administration of projects;
• Ensure accurate accounting for the projects in SANBI;
• Ensure accurate financial reporting;
• Accurate recording keeping of project budgets and accounting systems;
• Assist to manage risk.

Qualifications And Requirements

This position requires a grade 12, job specification qualification, or equivalent qualification with NQF 4 with 5 years work experience, OR a National Diploma, or Advanced Certificate, or equivalent with NQF 6 in financial accounting with 3 years of relevant experience with same/similar responsibilities in project finance. Higher education qualification /Advanced Diploma at NQF 7 will be an added advantage.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position:

• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Generally Recognised Accounting Practice;
• A working knowledge of the ACCPAC financial accounting system is essential;
• Experience in working with donor funded projects including foreign exchange transactions is an advantage;
• Computer proficiency in MS Office and specifically MS Excel as preparing, analyzing and reporting financial information are key responsibilities;
• Willingness to travel nationally when required.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups.

How to apply

Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications must be submitted online.

• Only online applications will be accepted accompanied by the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for this position, and certified qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of meeting minimum qualifications and relevant experience will not be considered).
• A competency test will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three references.
• Failure to submit the requested information and reference number shall result in your application not being considered.

Personal Information will be processed by SANBI for purposes of assessing your suitability for the advertised position.

Contact Ms Glynnis Webb on (021) 799 8635/ 8800 for any queries related to seeking clarity on this position.

Date posted: 10 April 2025