Project Accountant (Operations) x4

Overview

Responsible for supporting the Operations with the Administration of Discretionary Grants (DG) Projects, Budget and Expenditure, Monitoring of the commitments register and financial reporting to ensure adherence to all regulations and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Discretionary Grants Projects Financial administration 40%
• Quality assurances of all payments batches against project expenditure deliverables before submission to finance.
• Record all payment batches on the register.
• Record all queries and send to units to resolve.
• Payments
• Prepare reports to monitor the implementation of the DG financial targets on a weekly basis.
• Commitment register
• Daily update of the commitment register with new contracts immediately on receipt of a duly signed contract and reporting thereof.
• Perform recalculations of all addendums, closure letters and any other adjustments, and update the commitment register.
• Update the commitment register with expenditure incurred.
• Stakeholder management
• Attend meetings with core managers to ensure alignment of the division\'s contract register and the commitment register.
• Present feedback on misalignment and ensure correction.
• Document management
• Update and maintain the commitments folder on the centralised shared drive which includes recommendations, final allocations, payments, clawbacks and withdrawals (where applicable).
• Internal business processes
• Flag and update any new risks for attention by Project owners.
• Identify compliance gaps and recommend solutions.

Reporting and Compliance

30%

Contribute to the quarterly trends report for EEMT feedback.

Stakeholder Engagement and Team Support

15%

Attend stakeholder engagement as and when required.

General Administration

15%

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Requirement : Professional body registration with SAICA, SAIGA, ACCA, SAIPA or equivalent.

Experience

Minimum Requirements

3 years\' experience in an Accounting environment with signed-off audit articles.

Preferred Requirements

Audit articles in the Seta / Public Sector environment.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge

Skills

The Insurance Sector Education and Authority (INSETA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to Employment Equity and diversity with opportunities afforded in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be afforded to candidates from under-represented designated groups and people living with disabilities. INSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All appointments are subject to vetting processes.

If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, send your CV and qualifications in your online application. No late applications will be accepted. Closing date : 04 November 2025.

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