Job Description

Financial Accountant (Ref: FA) 6 Months Temp Contract The WRC is looking for a qualified and results driven individual to take on the temporary position of Financial Accountant. This position calls for an energetic and dynamic person to assist in providing efficient and effective financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders of the WRC. The successful candidate will be a member of the Finance Branch and report to the Executive Manager: Finance. Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelorxe2x80x99s Degree in Finance/Accounting / RPL Accredited Certification at NQF level 7, whilst Honours and / or CA (SA) qualification will be an advantage. At least 3 years accounting experience is essential. The applicant must have sound knowledge of GRAP and PFMA principles and must have experience in the preparation of GRAP compliant Annual Financial Statements. Experience with Draftworx/Caseware will be an advantage. In addition, the applicant must be efficient in MS Office and must have a solid knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practices. Public Sector financial management experience will be advantageous. The Financial Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of GRAP compliant Annual Financial Statements, compilation of the audit files that accompany the GRAP compliant AFS, ensuring timely, accurate and complete financial reporting within the WRC and assisting with the coordination and support of internal and external audit processes. The successful applicant will be required to ensure implementation of efficient and effective internal controls and procedures, including the preparation of monthly reconciliations, monthly financial reports and ensuring compliance with accounting and finance standards, best practices and government regulations. The appointment will be made in line with the WRCxe2x80x99s employment equity plan and the WRC supports applications from individuals with a disability. Applications must be submitted to Human Resources via the link https://wrc.mcidirecthire.com/External/CurrentOpportunities and CVs should contain at least three (3) references. No hand delivered applications will be accepted. The closing date for all applications is 14 December 2023. Applicants who have not been contacted by 31 January 2024 should consider their application for this position as unsuccessful.

Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelorxe2x80x99s Degree in Finance/Accounting / RPL Accredited Certification at NQF level 7, whilst Honours and / or CA (SA) qualification will be an advantage. At least 3 years accounting experience is essential. The applicant must have sound knowledge of GRAP and PFMA principles and must have experience in the preparation of GRAP compliant Annual Financial Statements. Experience with Draftworx/Caseware will be an advantage. In addition, the applicant must be efficient in MS Office and must have a solid knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practices. Public Sector financial management experience will be advantageous.