Project Accountant (Reference PROA/2013/05-1)

Advertiser: Government Pensions Administration Agency

Location: Pretoria

Finance Section
One position of Project Accountant is currently available at the Government Pensions Administration Agency. This position will be filled on a 12 month contract basis.
Salary: R465 603 - R583 800 per annum

Requirements:
B.Com / B.Compt degree with articles, B. Com honours, CTA or CA will be an advantage. 5 years experience in an Accounting environment and 3 years relevant experience as a manager. Previous Management Accounting experience. ACCPAC, Project accounting and Persal knowledge will be an advantage. Advanced financial, accounting and reporting skills, Understanding of business imperatives around financial management, Analytical. Attention to detail. Results orientated. Deadline driven, Decisive and objective judgment. Proven problem solving ability, Ability to prioritise urgent matters. Self-motivated. Confidentiality, Continuous improvement and quality orientation. Good interpersonal relations. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Duties:
The incumbent will ensure Project Accounting system produces accurate results timeously and will produce periodical Management reports, as well as provide value financial services to all the business units of GPAA. The primary responsibilities of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepare the budget for the modernization project, Maintain project related records including contracts and change orders, Create project accounts in the accounting system and authorize access to these accounts, Monitor the progress of projects in the Finance Section, Maintain accuracy in cash expenditure data and ensure that controls are followed, Provide information about internal distribution of finance information by interpreting the data, Review and approve supplier invoices related to projects, Investigate project variances and submit variance report to management. Assist project managers with monthly or quarterly forecast and annual budget analysis, Compile information relating to projects for internal and external auditors, Prepare ad-hoc reports as required by the project management or the Finance Section.

Enquiries: Ms. A Mogaswa 012 399 2487

For attention: Ms A Mogaswa

Applications:
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, Government Pensions Administration Agency, Private Bag X63, Pretoria 0001. OR hand deliver at 34 Hamilton Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.

Closing date: 31 May 2013 at 12h00 noon, No faxed / e-mailed / late applications will be considered.

Note:
Requirement of applications: Must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form). Must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV with original certified copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), ID document and drivers licence if a prerequisite (copies of certified documents will not be accepted). Certified documents should not be older than 3 months. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his / her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be deemed as unsuccessful. Must include the name and contact details of three references that can comment on their performance.

Applications without an indication of the specific reference number/s as stated in this advertisement will be regarded as unsuccessful. If you have not been contacted within 3 (three) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial / asset record check, qualification / study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills / knowledge test. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Reference number: PROA/2013/05-1

Closing date: 31 May 2013