Since 1994, South Africa has been using a multi-agency approach in its border management agenda. In this regard, seven Departments and Agencies, i.e. the Departments of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development; Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment; Health; and Home Affairs; the South African National Defence Force (SANDF); the South African Police S...
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The successful candidates will be expected to perform the following duties: Review routine journal entries and ensure attachment of relevant supporting documentation to ensure accuracy of Trial Balance. Produce accurate financial accounts with supporting schedules and present the results to the Manager: Financial Accounting. Prepare accurate General Ledger reconciliations on a monthly basis with relevant supporting documentation and resolve reconciling items timeously. Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures. Review Income Statement analysis with relevant supporting documentation. Analyse the income statement and balance sheet variances and provide reasons for variances. Review all accounts from the relevant systems, identify and resolve any findings or discrepancies. Review subsidiary ledger for accurate recording of accounts receivable transactions. Ensure that creditors are settled within prescribed time frames and as per Standard Operating Procedures. Oversee the cash flow management function and processing (i.e. bank, petty cash and cash flow forecasts). Prepare and submit all statutory returns i.e. VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, etc. Assist with monitoring and reporting on monthly internal expenses and variance commentary.
Review the accuracy, validity and completeness of the processing of creditors invoices and ensure that errors are corrected prior to actioning. Produce expenditure budget using the latest forecast information and compile consolidated budgets at consolidated and cost centre levels. Contribute towards the implementation and maintenance of adequate budget control procedures, including internal and external reports. Assist with the financial statement process through compiling relevant financial information and summarising the financial status in preparation of interim and quarterly financial statement. Provide support in the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with the PFMA, and Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP). Approve Petty Cash request as per the relevant Delegations of Authority. Perform cash management functions for BMA in consultation with the Manager: Financial Accounting. Recording and payment of service provider invoices. Check, review and sign off debtors, creditors and bank reconciliations. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Full management of accounts payable (i.e. processing invoices, payments and reconciliation of accounts etc.) to ensure compliance.
Assist with management of accounts receivable (i.e. distribution of statements, following up on outstanding invoices, processing remittances, reconciliations etc.) Perform monthly asset reconciliations and monthly spot check verification of assets. Ensure that fixed assets registry and insurance is timeously updated. Assist with the management of fixed assets. Coordinate the month-end close and reporting. Assist in the establishment, maintenance and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and guidelines relating to the Financial Accounting. Preparation of management reports, financial statements and other financial related reports and correspondence. Assist both internal and external auditors in execution of their audits and ensure all documents needed for the audit are provided. Ensure financial procedures and process maps and internal controls are adhered to. Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks.
Maintain quality risk management standards in line with relevant requirements. Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity. Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation. Build and maintain relationships with all BMA officers including EXCO, the Board and Board Committees for the purposes of expectations management and knowledge sharing. Provide advocacy on matters related to financial accounting activities to make informed decisions. Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required. Convene and attend meetings and present findings and business cases to relevant stakeholders when required. Implement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the operational plans to impacted stakeholders.
Requirements
Undergraduate qualification at NQF 7 as recognized by SAQA in accounting degree or equivalent.
CA(SA) or CIMA (Adv. Dip in MA or higher) will be advantageous.
B.Com Honors or Completed Articles will be advantageous
Five (5) years’ experience in accounting, financial analysis, and budget management with supervisory level
Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
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