Minimum Requirements For The Role
- Must have a bachelors degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance Option), Economics, Administration, or Business Management
- Minimum 5 years cumulative experience in a comparable position in a reputable organization
- Registration with SAIPA (South African Institute of Professional Accountants) or SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) is essential
- Must have advanced Excel skills
- Ability to handle multiple conflicting priorities and work under strict deadlines, with high standards of integrity and ethical practice.
- Ensuring smooth flow of all finance-related functions in compliance with legal frameworks.
- Leading the development and implementation of effective internal control mechanisms.
- Regularly reviewing and validating information for the general ledger's accuracy and completeness.
- Overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial progress reports for departmental approval.
- Supervising accounts payable and receivable activities for timely service delivery.
- Ensuring transactions adhere to accounting standards and systems for compliance.
- Participating in preparing the Annual Budget and uploading the approved budget into the systems.
- Addressing financial issues and inquiries from internal and external customers.
- Conducting internal checks to ensure effective and efficient accounting practices.
- Coordinating revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets.
- Preparing reports for internal and external audits to ensure accurate information on annual statements.
- Validating and verifying payments for accuracy and accountability.
- Ensuring adequate insurance coverage and monitoring policies.
