The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for self-motivated individual to ensure that creditors are paid within SANBI policies and procedures, clear queries from creditors and ensure correctness of accounts payable ledger.

This position requires a Grade 12 with job specific qualification, or equivalent qualification at NQF 4 with 5 years of work experience in the relevant, or a national diploma, or advanced certificate in Financial Accounting or equivalent qualification at NQF 6 with 3 years of work experience in the relevant field. An advanced diploma or a degree in Financial Accounting or equivalent qualification at NQF 7 will be an added advantage.

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for self-motivated individual to ensure that creditors are paid within SANBI policies and procedures, clear queries from creditors and ensure correctness of accounts payable ledger.

This position requires a Grade 12 with job specific qualification, or equivalent qualification at NQF 4 with 5 years of work experience in the relevant, or a national diploma, or advanced certificate in Financial Accounting or equivalent qualification at NQF 6 with 3 years of work experience in the relevant field. An advanced diploma or a degree in Financial Accounting or equivalent qualification at NQF 7 will be an added advantage.

The following competencies are required for the candidates to be successful in this position; Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Generally Recognised Accounting Practice; Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; Financial report writing; customer service skills; and Sage 300/ACCPAC.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Capture of financial transactions, including upload of payments to online banking system;
• Process general ledger transactions and reconciliations;
• Assist with financial risk management; and
• Follow up on supplier and customer queries and resolve them timeously.

Application procedure:
1) An application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for this position, and certified qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of meeting minimum qualifications and relevant experience will not be considered).

2) A competency test will be conducted as part of the selection process.

3) Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees.

4) Failure to submit the requested information and reference number shall result in your application not being considered.

Personal Information will be processed by SANBI for purposes of assessing your suitability for the advertised position. SANBI may also share your personal information including special personal information with service providers or third parties, both within the Republic of South Africa and in other jurisdictions, to carry out verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, background and reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. In this regard, by virtue of your application, you acknowledge that SANBI’s authorised verification agent(s) and service providers will access your personal information including special personal information to conduct background screening, verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. For more information, kindly refer to SANBI’s website.