Requirements:

• A BCom Accounting/ Finance Degree or an equivalent qualification.
• A Postgraduate degree in Finance or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in financial accounting and administration.
• A valid driver license.

Knowledge and Skills and attributes:

• Knowledge of Accounting systems (e.g., SAGE Accounting system).
• knowledge of IFRS, proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong communication, problem solving, numeric and analytical skills.
• Ability work under pressure independently and in a team.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Good planning, organizational and project management skills.

Key Performance Areas:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following, Assisting the Senior Manager in the review and development of financial policies.
• Assisting in developing an overall finance systems, processes, and procedures.
• Assisting the Senior Manager in the development of an annual budget for the PSCBC.
• Assist in drafting annual financial statements ensuring compliance to IFRS financial accounting standards.
• Submitting statutory returns to SARS.
• Assisting with external audit preparation and responses.
• Developing robust forecasting systems and models and ensuring accuracy thereof.
• Perform full creditors and debtors’ functions, including invoicing, reconciliations, and payments.
• Prepare monthly variance management accounts, journals, general ledge reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly working paper files.
• Working in collaboration with the Human Resources team to ensure payroll accuracy, integration of systems and reporting thereof.
• Producing high-quality financial management reports and statements for MANCO, FINCOM, EXCO, Council and any other relevant bodies.
• Assisting in the management of fixed investment accounts ensuring timeous investment of funds.
• Drafting minutes from FINCOM meetings and other relevant bodies, as required.
• Continuously assessing, conducting research, and making recommendations on methodologies to improve the financial processes and operations within the PSCBC.
• Ensure financial data integrity and confidentiality.