FINANCE ASSISTANT

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It
provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest
technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food
processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its
wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.

The ARC- Plant Health and Protection (ARC-PHP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and
dynamic person to the following position at Roodeplaat, Pretoria:

FINANCE ASSISTANT (FIXED-TERM FOR 12 MONTHS)
Salary (R307 442-R461 159 p.a) all-inclusive remuneration package

Key Performance Areas:
 Compile and evaluate the performance report of each project,
 Prepare financial reports and proof of income reports to the funder,
 Ensure that audit queries attended to and resolve as soon as possible,
 Preparation and posting of journals,
 Prepare General ledger reconciliations on a monthly basis,
 Manage all externally funded projects to avoid operational losses and report losses to the Institute
Finance Manager,
 Strong Excel skills essential,
 Prepare and submit project budgets,
 Ability to work in a team and independently,
 Ability to work accurately under pressure and to deadlines,
 Assist project managers with budget revisions,

 Preferable knowledge of AX,
 Invoicing external customers,
 Follow up on outstanding debtors,
 Manage petty cash
 Manage S &T Claims and advances.

Requirements:
 Bcom Accounting or relevant degree,
 Three (3) years’ working experience in accounting assistant role,
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written),
 Strong problem solving and analytical skills,
 proficiency in the MS Office suite.

Enquires: Ms S Nkonki, Tel: (012) 808 8000, email NkonkiS@arc.agric.za
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 MAY 2023

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of
the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given
to South African citizens. Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certificates,
supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and nationality. NB: Non-RSA Citizens/work permit holders
must attach certified copies) as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees must be email to PPRICV@arc.agric.za. SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the
closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal
opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.

All the best with your applications.