Fresh Jobs at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Job Summary 

• To produce unique sports content for the News24 website, based in Cape Town. The successful candidate should have a thorough understanding of the local (SA) sports scene and an excellent writing ability with sufficient journalistic credentials.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Produce unique content – written and visual to help differentiate News24 Sport from competitors.
• Ability to supply News24 Sport with exclusive sports stories.
• To take on briefs and story assignments from the News24 Sport Editor and deliver on deadlines.
• Takes responsibility for quality of content and general appearance of these sections.
• To have a finger on the pulse of developments in the Cape Town sporting community
• To construct own daily news diaries and take stories from conception to completion swiftly and professionally.
• Must be willing to stand in as a production journalist and run the News24 Sport home page if required.
• Simply put, we’re looking for someone who is hungry to chase sports news stories and who thrives on landing a scoop.

Skills & Competencies 

• An online sports news journalist with a competitive drive and sound news judgment who does not settle for second best and will ensure best practice on his/her sections of the site.
• A self-starter with a passion for journalism, looking to define him/herself as a member of the team responsible for South Africa's largest online content product.
• Must have excellent sub-editing & writing skills.
• Must have the ability to enhance content to ensure best practice presentation of said content on the website.
• Must be willing to work irregular hours and over weekends & must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have an excellent command of the English language.
• Must be able to communicate well on different levels.
• Must be versatile and flexible and adaptable to change.
• Must be able to perform under pressure.
• Must be willing to interview people by phone, by e-mail, and in person, perhaps outside the office.

Minimum Requirements 

• Tertiary Education preferable (Journalism / Media or Media management preferable).
• Must have a thorough understanding and knowledge of online news.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent writing skills.
• Minimum 5 years of sports journalism experience.

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Job Description

• Media24’s Media Division is seeking an experienced Management Accountant. In this role you will be required to provide accurate and timely financial and accounting information to business unit managers to provide them with the basis to make informed business decisions.
• This role will work across the areas of News both Digital and Print, Magazines, Content Marketing and Services.
• This role is onsite and based at our Cape Town office and reports into the Financial Manager.

What You'll Do

• Perform monthly financial reporting and analysis for business units and advise managers where required to ensure sound financial management;
• Prepare business unit budgets and forecasts in liaison with managers where required;
• Carry out financial report-writing requirements for relevant departments;
• Monitor expenditure against budget and report on any deviances;
• Ensure that designated business unit/department(s) is complying with all financial processes and procedures;
• Investigate and resolve business unit/department financial queries;
• Operate as a strategic link between business unit leaders and finance;
• Responsible for business-unit internal and external audit interaction and query resolution;
• Review and/or complete and submit all general ledger reconciliations with supporting documentation;
• Prepare and review costing models and report variances;

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Education: B Com, CIMA or National diploma in accounting, cost and management, management, taxation, finance or internal auditing.
• Experience: 2-5 years’ relevant experience.

Technical Skills: Financial analysis experience;

• IFRS knowledge;
• VAT knowledge;
• Proficiency in all relevant software applications;
• High level of proficiency in spreadsheet application, and all financial software required for reporting purposes.

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Industry Experience: Experience in the Media industry and Advertising agencies will be to your advantage

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to interpret business challenges and recommend best practices
• Communication Excellence: Strong verbal and written communication with influencing and negotiation skills
• Personal Attributes: Trustworthy, analytical, detail-oriented, and ethical with strong judgment
• Technical Proficiency: Expert in relevant financial software and reporting applications