CV Desk Jobs: Accountant
Employment Contract Type: 4 Months Fixed - Term Contract
Total CTC Monthly: R80 000.00 pm

You will work within the Internal Finance unit of the client's office and will report to the Chief Financial Officer. You will be responsible for:
? Financial Management
- Analysis of the Management Accounts and Annual Financial Statements to ensure that they are compliant with the applicable Accounting Standards;
- Ensure financial reporting is in accordance with Accounting Standards;
- Ensure that internal control policies are revised and communicated in line with the changing needs of the environment and incorporated in the Finance and Supply Chain policies.
? Budget Preparation
- Coordinate budget preparation in discussion with unit managers for submission to the Executive Authority;
- Ensure adequate allocation of resources according to projections.
- Ensure that budget reviews are undertaken on a half-yearly basis; and
- Prepare and submit the Estimate of National Expenditure (ENE) and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) projections based on the approved annual performance plan and strategy to the Executive Authority and National Treasury.
? Payroll Management
- Review monthly payroll runs on the Pastel Payroll System; and
- Prepare bi-yearly submissions to SARS and issue IRP5 to employees.
? Performance Management
- Ensure that financial information is included in the quarterly and annual performance reports; and
- Employees’ performance management, and implementation of operational plans

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE BASE – The successful candidate will have the following key competencies and skills:
? BCom - Accounting/Financial Accounting or equivalent;
? South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Professional Affiliation is an added advantage;
? Minimum of five (5) years experience as a CA or AGA (SA), and Auditing experience;
? Knowledge Accounting and Auditing Standards & Practices (GRAP);
? Strong budgeting and financial management experience
? Knowledge of all related legislation impacting on and influencing the functioning of the client (e.g. PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, etc.);
? Knowledge of strategic & financial planning, and budget management;
? Knowledge of Accountmate, Pastel, Pastel Payroll EFT system;
? Knowledge of the various financial analysis/valuation methodologies;
? Mature self-starter with good negotiation and communication skills;
? Leadership and management ability;
? Ability to work under pressure; to influence and work with people at different levels; and
? Computer literacy is essential, with Advanced Excel.

Closing date: 17 June 2021.

Due to the large number of responses anticipated correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.