WATER RESEARCH COMMISSION (WRC) Lynnwood Bridge Office Park, 2nd Floor, Bloukrans Building, 4 Daventry Street, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria Private Bag X03, Gezina, 0031, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)12 761 9300 Email: info@wrc.org.za Web: www.wrc.org.za The Water Research Commission (WRC) is a dynamic hub for water and sanitation knowledge, innovation and intellectual capital, providing leadership and undertakes research, development and innovation of water and sanitation solutions. It engages stakeholders and partners involving water and sanitation challenges and opportunities, which are crucial to South-Africa’s sustainable development and economic growth and is committed to promoting a better quality of life for all. The WRC is a schedule 3A public entity and adherence to all relevant legislation is imperative to the organization’s strategy and values. Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced and passionate individuals for the Pretoria-based position of: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (REF: FA) 6 MONTH CONTRACT The WRC is looking for a qualified and results driven individual to take on the temporary position of Financial Accountant. This position calls for an energetic and dynamic person to assist in providing efficient and effective financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders of the WRC. The successful candidate will be a member of the Finance Branch and report to the Executive Manager: Finance. Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting / RPL Accredited Certification at NQF level 7, whilst Honours and / or CA (SA) qualification will be an advantage. At least 1-3 years accounting experience is essential. The applicant must have sound knowledge of GRAP and PFMA principles and must have experience in the preparation of GRAP compliant Annual Financial Statements. Experience with Draftworx/Caseware will be an advantage. In addition, the applicant must be efficient in MS Office and must have a solid knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practices. Public Sector financial management experience will be advantageous. The Financial Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of GRAP compliant Annual Financial Statements, compilation of the audit files that accompany the GRAP compliant AFS, ensuring timely, accurate and complete financial reporting within the WRC and assisting with the coordination and support of internal and external audit processes. The successful applicant will be required to ensure implementation of efficient and effective internal controls and procedures, including the preparation of monthly reconciliations, monthly financial reports and ensuring compliance with accounting and finance standards, best practices and government regulations. The appointment will be made in line with the WRC’s employment equity plan and the WRC supports applications from individuals with a disability. Applications must be submitted to Human Resources via the link https://wrc.mcidirecthire.com/External/CurrentOpportunities and CVs should contain at least three (3) references. No hand delivered applications will be accepted. The closing date for all applications is 14 December 2023. Applicants who have not been contacted by 31 January 2024 should consider their application for this position as unsuccessful.
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