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ACCOUNTANT

KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for TB-HIV (K-RITH)

1 Year Fixed Term Contract (Renewable)

REFERENCE NUMBER: ACC/002/2014JUL

The KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for TB-HIV (K-RITH) is a groundbreaking collaboration between the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.

Overview of the position:

The Accountant, under limited supervision, is responsible for moderately complex accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and the resultant managerial reports and financial statements in K-RITH. Reports financial results on a monthly basis to management to enable appraisal of actual performance against target/s.

Minimum qualifications:

1. BComm Accounting Degree

Experience required:

1. Min 4-5 years’ experience at Accountant level

2. Strong problem solving experience is essential

3. SAP experience

4. High level of computer literacy

Knowledge required:

1. Relevant South African legislation

2. Relevant South African good business governance and accounting regulations and knowledge on how to best implement these

Remuneration:

The remuneration package for this position is market related and will depend on the qualifications, experience, responsibility and previous earnings of the successful candidate.

Application Format:

Please note that applications for employment are only received on the official application form which may be accessed via the K-RITH website, www.k-rith.org, or by email, telephonic request. Applicants are required to email their detailed application to tabisa.bisset@k-rith.org together with certified copies of qualification certificates. The post reference number must be indicated in the subject line of the email. Telephonic enquiries pertaining to this post may be directed to the HR Department at 031-260 1397. Only those candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be shortlisted.

Application closing date:

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15/08/2014. K-RITH reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or to extend the above date in order to facilitate further searches. Furthermore, K-RITH reserves the right not to make an appointment. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date.