Job Description

The primary purpose of this role will be to support the Finance Manager: Financial Information with the development, monitoring and analysis of the organization's budgeting and reporting processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Entity Budget Management

Assist and facilitate workshops/meetings to research budget holders’ requirements,
Understand the business needs and its impact on budgets.
Analyse budgets and budget holder requirements
Obtain and validate historical data to utilise financial modelling to base the budgets and provide forecasts of expected performance.
Prepare budget templates and consolidate completed budget templates for the entity.
Finalise budgets for MTEC submission.
Monitor budget holders use of cost centres monthly.
Prepare and implement the virements process.

Internal and External Financial Reporting

Preparation of monthly management accounts for decision making
Preparation of monthly and ad-hoc financial reports for internal stakeholders
Assist in the preparation of the annual and interim financial statements.
Analyse the latest relevant GRAP standards and its impact on the annual financial statements.
Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc regulatory financial reports

Stakeholder Engagement

Assistance with annual regulatory audits and externally funded audits
Presentations to management when necessary
Liaison with internal and external stakeholders in respect of financial reporting and budget management
Finance service desk monitoring and issue resolution timeously
Financial system dashboard creation, monitoring and reporting timeously
Coaching trainee accountants/ junior staff to understand and implement financial processes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Postgraduate qualification in Financial Accounting (BCom Honours or similar)
Completed SAICA articles or 5 years’ experience with an accounting firm (other than AGSA)
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
3-5 years’ experience with drafting financial statements in CaseWare
A valid driver’s license and own transport is essential
Bilingual in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Post articles experience at a small medium accounting firm would be advantageous
Completed ITC exams would be advantageous
Sage Intacct or similar ERP practical knowledge would be advantageous

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge and working understanding of the MTEF process
Knowledge and working understanding of GRAP Reporting Framework
Knowledge and working understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations
Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication, planning and organizational skills
Adaptability is a key requirement
Ability to thrive in a multi-faceted environment
Good Analytical skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines being met
Ability to function independently and within a team
Strong analytical and strategic skills
Sound interpersonal, communication and people management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
Good project planning and organizing skills
Ability to function independently and within a team
No criminal record

Please send your resume/CV