Management Accountant at National Development Agency

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Management Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, or Financial Accounting with a major in Management Accounting
• Postgraduate qualification in Management Accounting advantageous
• Professional certification (e.g. CIMA) advantageous

Essential Experience

• Minimum  of  3  years'  experience  in  financial  and  management accounting
• Experience in public sector budgeting and reporting processes advantageous
• Experience with computerised accounting systems (e.g. Great Plains, Caseware)

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

 Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Coordinate the annual budget process and prepare budget templates and guidelines
• Guide business units in developing and aligning budgets with strategic and operational plans
• Consolidate and present organisational budgets to relevant governance structures
• Populate budget templates in line with PFMA and National Treasury requirements
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and advise management

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports
• Analyse financial performance and investigate variances between actual and budgeted results
• Prepare GRAP-compliant half-yearly and annual financial statements
• Monitor utilisation of funds managed on behalf of third parties

Business Unit Support

• Provide monthly financial analysis and interpretation to business units
• Prepare cash flow and budget forecasts in collaboration with departments
• Support costing of ad-hoc projects and programmes

Reporting Systems and Process Improvement

• Review and enhance financial reporting tools and systems
• Lead implementation of improvements to reporting processes

 Audit Preparation

• Prepare audit schedules, files, and supporting documentation
• Respond to audit findings and implement corrective actions