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, as well as experience in working with donor funded projects including foreign exchange transactions is an advantage in order to be considered for this position; It is a further requirement that the successful candidate is computer proficient in MS Office and specifically MS Excel as preparing, analyzing and reporting financial information are key responsibilities; Willingness to travel nationally when required. 

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; and
• Assist to manage risk.