Verification Analyst Rivonia, Gauteng Up to R 35 000 per month. (Negotiable) PLUS performance based incentive Permanent Financial Industry Closing date: 03rd February 2017

A leading company, specializing in the verification of the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Status of small, medium and large companies including JSE listed and multinational companies, is looking for verification analysts to perform audits on their clients. Competency, potential and interpersonal skills are the main criteria. The candidate should have the ability to build easy rapport and build strong relationships with their portfolio of clients, including senior executives. It is essential that the candidate has a driver’s license and a vehicle. The candidate should display the ability and want to develop further areas of expertise such as marketing, sales and advisory roles.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Either of the following

• B.com accounting, B.com accounting honours and articles with an accounting firm (small or large firm);
• B.com accounting, B.com accounting honours and CA (within our available budget);
• Technical Signatory (Advantageous)
• More than 2 years’ experience within the BBBEE verification field with previous experience in the accounting/finance/costing field;
• Have a good understanding of accounting and interpretation of financial systems and financial statements;
• Experience in dealing with clients and with good interpersonal skills.
• A solid understanding of verification methodology and the BBBEE Codes including all sector codes and their application.

SCOPE OF WORK

• Perform BBBEE verifications for companies with a turnover ranging from R10m to R500m in accordance with the DTI’s BBBEE Codes of Good Practice and specific verification methodology. BBBEE verification is very similar to financial audit and requires attention to detail, analytical ability and an understanding of financial statements.
• Conduct kick off meetings without supervision and build strong relationships with clients.
• Interpret, verify and communicate all elements of the BBBEE scorecard other than complex ownership structures.
• Prepare a complete verification file to a high standard and conclude on the results.
• Present findings to audiences of up to 8 people.
• Deal with objections and answer challenging questions.
• Deal with conflict situations.

ATTRIBUTES, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excel(Advanced), Word and PowerPoint
• Presentation skills, i.e. be able to conduct kick-off and report-back meetings
• Verification/auditing skills and understanding of audit concepts
• Able to cope with tight timelines
• Ability to build rapport;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Analytical ability;
• Mature and able to handle conflict;
• Team player;
• Able to relate to and work with all cultures;
• Basic understanding of company law;
• Attention to detail and quality;
• Professional with a good work ethic;
• Understanding of accounting systems;
• Entrepreneurial;
• Adaptable

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