Chief Officer: Finance Team Lead (R752B) - Closing Date: 05 November 2024

FINANCE MANAGEMENT (CAPE TOWN OFFICE) The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression. Chief Officer: Finance Team Lead 3 Year Contract Post The Contracts Team Lead is directly responsible for management of the externally funded contracts Accounts Payable section of the Finance Division, ensuring that duties in relation to the accounts payable are carried out to the required standards to achieve the SAMRC financial and business objectives and contract specific requirements. The role is responsible for ensuring all accounts payable transactions are accurately and timely accounted for, ensuring all financial policies, applicable legislation, and internal control procedures are adhered to including contract specific requirements. The incumbent should have solid knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and National Treasury Regulations, as well as Statements of GRAP, Supply Chain regulations, and VAT to meet the challenges of this post. Key Responsibility Areas will include the following:

1. Register the foreign donor funded project (FDFP).
2. Prepare and submit the VAT returns for the FDFP; approve the payments for externally funded projects.
3. Manage and coordinate the submissions of payment requests for specific projects.
4. Establish the process for FDFP VAT claims, invoicing, etc.
5. Prepare monthly reports and submissions as required by the various funders.
6. Supervise the contracts team.
7. Financial quality control assurance of processed invoices, payments, subsistence and travel transactions, and debtors invoices and receipts.

Core Requirements:

1. 3-year accounting degree.
2. 3 years post qualification supervisory finance experience with VAT.
3. SAICA – AGA(SA) membership or any other accredited accounting professional body.
4. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and National Treasury Regulations.
5. Solid knowledge and experience of working with GRAP, VAT, and supply chain regulations.

Added Advantage:

1. 3-year accounting degree with articles.
2. 5 years financial management & supervision experience.

Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender, and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). A salary will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications. Closing date: 05 November 2024 PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R752B) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION. #J-18808-Ljbffr