Chief Officer
| Published | September 16, 2026 |
| Expires | October 30, 2026 |
| Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Category | Administration |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
Description
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to provide comprehensive creditors, debtors, and financial administration support.
Job Description
Accounts Receivable and S&T Administrator
Permanent Post
Responsible for accurate processing and reconciliation of debtors and creditors transactions, effective debt collection and reporting, and detailed analysis of key control accounts. Ensures compliance with SAMRC/MRC policies, PFMA, procurement guidelines, and SARS legislation in the processing of S&T claims and advances. Ensures the accurate processing of staff claims against correct project and general ledger codes, preparation of journals with full supporting documentation, and administration of SIR and extramural grants. Performs month-end checks on creditor payments to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.
Key Responsibility Areas will include the following:
Accuracy and timelines of processing of debtors invoices, receipts and credit notes, the correct project and general ledger code; correct debtors account. Adequate supporting documentation e.g. order/contract/bank statement and proper authorization.
Correct VAT treatment
Following up on outstanding debtors.
Prepare Debt Collection report.
Identify close out journals, credit notes
Identify doubtful debts timeously
Analysis of general ledger accounts.
Grant and extramural unit administration.
Review Creditors EFT payments.
Adhere to subsistence & travel policy, entertainment policy. Accuracy & timeliness of processing to the correct supplier account & documentation. Ensure copies are made for HR spreadsheet, Board member account allocation.
Duration
Permanent
Remuneration
R 537,033 per annum
Job Requirements
Core Requirements:
3-year National Diploma in Accounting
At least 5 or more years’ post qualification experience across general financial accounting, including accounts receivable management, debt collection and corporate subsistence and travel administration frameworks required.
Public Management Finance Act
Driver’s license
Added Advantage
Degree in Accounting or relevant
Knowledge of Supply Chain Management
Please Send your resume/CV
