Management Accounting-Functional Support Clerk at Central Energy Fund (CEF)

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Matric and National Certificate (NQF 5) in accounting or equivalent qualification.
• One-year relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience within a Public sector, State -Owned Entity (SOE), or complex group environment will serve as an added advantage.
• National Diploma (NQF 6) in accounting or equivalent qualification will serve as an added advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Data Preparation and Reconciliations

• Prepare financial data, schedules, and supporting documentation for management accounting purposes.
• Perform reconciliations between systems, reports, and source documentation.
• Identify discrepancies and escalate issues to management accountants.

In-Year Reporting Support

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly in-year management accounts.
• Support variance analysis by preparing supporting schedules and data extracts.
• Update reporting templates and dashboards as required.

Budgeting and Forecasting Support

• Assist with the compilation of budget and forecast data from business units.
• Validate inputs for completeness and consistency.
• Support consolidation of planning information under guidance.
• Support budget transfers and budget availability confirmations.

Group Consolidation Support

• Prepare supporting schedules for group consolidation purposes.
• Assist with intercompany confirmations and eliminations under supervision.
• Maintain documentation supporting consolidated figures.
• Consolidation support
• Accurate supporting information for group reporting
• Provide input into improved integrity of consolidated data

Compliance and Governance Support

• Ensure work performed complies with PFMA, and internal financial policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper filing and audit trails for management accounting activities.
• Support audit processes by providing required documentation.

Learning and Continuous Improvement

• Participate in on-the-job learning and development activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, templates, and data quality.
• Apply feedback to enhance quality of work outputs.

Closing Date:   20 February 2026