Job Responsibilities: To monitor, verify and analyze monthly financial reports produced by Grants Administrators to ensure accuracy and compile the relevant reports to the Grantor based on the contract requirements. To manage the query log and facilitate meetings with Principal Investigators (PIs) and relevant stakeholders to ensure timeous resolution of all queries. To liaise with auditors (internal and external) and ensure timely response to audit queries to avoid qualifications. ■ To ensure adherence to all required accounting standards including PFMA and GAAP. To develop and review budgets in order to comply with the Grantor’s and stakeholder requirements. To ensure the loaded budget is correct and expenditure of grantee is within approved budget to avoid over-expenditure. To review and supervise the opening and closing of cost centers to ensure correct fund allocation and project closure based on the agreement. To ensure accurate debtors balances and timeous receipting of funds from Grantor in accordance with the required standards and procedures to avoid NHLS cash flow problems. To oversee orientation, training and development of staff to ensure they are able to achieve their performance objectives. To file all documents in order to comply with archiving requirements and perform any other reasonable ad hoc tasks. [the_ad id="21943"] Job Requirements: Knowledge of accounting practices for foreign exchange Limited knowledge of medical research industry Knowledge of IFRS, PFMA and GAAP legislation Attention to detail Analytical thinking Ability to work in a team Communication skills (written and verbal) at all levels Supervisory skills Knowledge of financial reporting Knowledge of grant management Interpersonal skills Time management skills Qualification & Experience: Degree in Accounting e.g. BComm Accounting or related (NQF Level 7) 5 (five) years overall experience in finance environment of which 2 (two) years must have been spent in financial management/accounting and 3 (three) years in Grants finance management. Supervisory experience (highly advantageous) Job Details: Company: National Health Laboratory Service Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Sandringham, Gauteng, South Africa Application Deadline: N/A [the_ad id="21944"] Apply Here jobsrican.com