13 Accounting Management jobs in South Africa
Management Accounting Advisor
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Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.
Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.
If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.
Job Description :
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Consistently apply Safety & Health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities
- Act as a role model and reinforce a workplace culture where safety and health for the site is paramount
- Review and assess impact of critical risks, and monitor effectiveness of critical controls relevant to work area
- Support the Manager of Finance Corporate Services in achieving departmental goals.
- Provide financial analysis, reporting, and decision-making support to drive profitability, cost control, and effective financial management within the organisation. This role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, financial performance monitoring, and advising management on key financial information.
- Report deficiencies and implement plans to address them.
- Interface with corporate functions and finance departments within the company.
- Prepare and manage budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
- Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial performance with forecasts, identifying trends and causes.
- Optimise costs by implementing initiatives to improve cost efficiency and cost-saving strategies.
- Analyze cost drivers and identify opportunities for reduction.
- Provide insights and financial advice to senior management for strategic decision-making.
- Produce accurate and timely management reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with auditors and provide support during internal and external audits.
- Enhance financial systems, processes, and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Communicate complex financial concepts in clear terms to non-financial stakeholders.
- Participate in stakeholder engagements relevant to the discipline and act consistently with sustainability expectations.
- Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture within the finance team.
Tertiary qualification inAccounting, Finance or similar
Experience
- 3-5years’ relevant experience
Technical Skills
- New technologies and their impact on operational activities within scope of Role
- Business improvement tools and techniques
- Advanced levels of proficiency in developing and implementing integrated solutions to maximize value and ensure productivity, a safe and sustainable working environment and delivery against plans
- Emerging proficiency in the practical application of the Operating Model (workflows, configurations, routines), and its relevance to the business/role.
- Advanced data analysis and management for decision-making
- Advanced management of work packages across a portfolio of project activities
- Proficient in financial systems and related legislation
- Advanced computer literacy for role including SAP
- Proficient in budgeting and forecasting.
Who We Are
We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain—from resource to market.
We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine and we market. As a result, we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors.
With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
We offer:
- Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
- Market-aligned reward and recognition.
- Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
- A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
- A clear commitment to safe Operations.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.
#J-18808-LjbffrManagement Accounting Advisor
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Company Description
Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.
Company Description
Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.
Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.
If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.
Location: Rustenburg Complex, 1 Edam Avenue
Job Description
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Consistently apply Safety & Health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities
- Act as a role model and reinforce a workplace culture where safety and health for the site is paramount
- Review and assess impact of critical risks, and monitor effectiveness of critical controls relevant to work area
- Support the Manager of Finance Corporate Services in achieving departmental goals.
- Provide financial analysis, reporting, and decision-making support to drive profitability, cost control, and effective financial management within the organisation. This role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, financial performance monitoring, and advising management on key financial information.
- Report deficiencies and implement plans to address them.
- Interface with corporate functions and finance departments within the company.
- Prepare and manage budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
- Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial performance with forecasts, identifying trends and causes.
- Optimise costs by implementing initiatives to improve cost efficiency and cost-saving strategies.
- Analyze cost drivers and identify opportunities for reduction.
- Provide insights and financial advice to senior management for strategic decision-making.
- Produce accurate and timely management reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with auditors and provide support during internal and external audits.
- Enhance financial systems, processes, and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Communicate complex financial concepts in clear terms to non-financial stakeholders.
- Participate in stakeholder engagements relevant to the discipline and act consistently with sustainability expectations.
- Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture within the finance team.
Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or similar
Experience
- 3-5 years’ relevant experience
- New technologies and their impact on operational activities within scope of Role
- Business improvement tools and techniques
- Financial acumen
- Advanced levels of proficiency in developing and implementing integrated solutions to maximize value and ensure productivity, a safe and sustainable working environment and delivery against plans
- Emerging proficiency in the practical application of the Operating Model (workflows, configurations, routines), and its relevance to the business/role.
- Advanced data analysis and management for decision-making
- Advanced management of work packages across a portfolio of project activities
- Proficient in financial systems and related legislation
- Advanced computer literacy for role including SAP
- Proficient in budgeting and forecasting.
Who We Are
We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain—from resource to market.
We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine and we market. As a result, we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors.
With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
We Offer
- Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
- Market-aligned reward and recognition.
- Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
- A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
- A clear commitment to safe Operations.
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential. Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How To Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.
Closing Date
05 September 2025
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- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Finance
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#J-18808-LjbffrManagement Accounting Advisor
Posted 2 days ago
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Company Description
Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.
Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.
If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.
Location: Rustenburg Complex, 1 Edam Avenue
Job DescriptionJob responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Consistently apply Safety & Health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities
- Act as a role model and reinforce a workplace culture where safety and health for the site is paramount
- Review and assess impact of critical risks, and monitor effectiveness of critical controls relevant to work area
- Support the Manager of Finance Corporate Services in achieving departmental goals.
- Provide financial analysis, reporting, and decision-making support to drive profitability, cost control, and effective financial management within the organisation. This role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, financial performance monitoring, and advising management on key financial information.
- Report deficiencies and implement plans to address them.
- Interface with corporate functions and finance departments within the company.
- Prepare and manage budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
- Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial performance with forecasts, identifying trends and causes.
- Optimise costs by implementing initiatives to improve cost efficiency and cost-saving strategies.
- Analyze cost drivers and identify opportunities for reduction.
- Provide insights and financial advice to senior management for strategic decision-making.
- Produce accurate and timely management reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with auditors and provide support during internal and external audits.
- Enhance financial systems, processes, and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Communicate complex financial concepts in clear terms to non-financial stakeholders.
- Participate in stakeholder engagements relevant to the discipline and act consistently with sustainability expectations.
- Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture within the finance team.
Tertiary qualification inAccounting, Finance or similar
Experience
- 3-5years’ relevant experience
Technical Skills
- New technologies and their impact on operational activities within scope of Role
- Business improvement tools and techniques
- Financial acumen
- Advanced levels of proficiency in developing and implementing integrated solutions to maximize value and ensure productivity, a safe and sustainable working environment and delivery against plans
- Emerging proficiency in the practical application of the Operating Model (workflows, configurations, routines), and its relevance to the business/role.
- Advanced data analysis and management for decision-making
- Advanced management of work packages across a portfolio of project activities
- Proficient in financial systems and related legislation
- Advanced computer literacy for role including SAP
- Proficient in budgeting and forecasting.
Who We Are
We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain—from resource to market.
We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine and we market. As a result, we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors.
With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
We offer:
- Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
- Market-aligned reward and recognition.
- Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
- A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
- A clear commitment to safe Operations.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.
Closing Date
05 September 2025
#J-18808-LjbffrDIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
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DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
- Reference Number : refs/023055
- Number of Posts : 1
- Package : R 1 266 714.00 - R 1 492 122.00 per annum (All-inclusive Package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
- Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: /
Requirements :
- An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 in Financial Management/Accounting/ Business Administration. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level. A valid driver’s license. A Pre-Entry SMS Certificate.COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of GPG and DID policies and procedures. Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations. Understanding DID related projects or agencies. Knowledge of SLAs. Knowledge of the procurement policy and procedures. In depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Financial Delegations and Risk Management. SKILLS: Communication. Report writing. Analytical Presentation. Planning and organising. Leadership. Negotiation, Influencing. ATTRIBUTES - People oriented. Innovative. Credible
Duties :
- Support the Chief Director and other departmental officials in the execution of their functions in terms of the Public Finance Act and Treasury Regulations. Establish and maintain appropriate systems (analytical tools, information systems and models or projections of cost behaviour) and policies to ensure effective and efficient management of resources. Establish and implement strategic budget systems .Manage performance of the departmental programmes. Manage budget and expenditure and trading accounts of the department. Maintain communication with the CFO and availability of relevant financial information. Maintain full and proper records of financial affairs of the department. Ensure correspondence of departmental expenditure with the vote of the department and the main division within the department. Develop effective and appropriate mechanisms to prevent unauthorised expenditure. Manage the identification of revenue sources. Reconcile revenue records.Manage compliance with the annual Division of Revenue Act. Implement and monitor well-designed best practice revenue models for the department. Manage funds in the unit in compliance with Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations. Limit under spending or overspending by the of the departmental budget allocations. Demonstrate knowledge of general concepts of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting and how they interrelate. Manage and monitor financial risk. Continuously look for new opportunities to obtain and save funds. Prepare financial reports and guidelines based on prescribed formats. Understand and weigh up financial implications of propositions. Align expenditure to cash flow projections. Develop corrective measures/actions to ensure alignment of budget to financial resources. Manage client relations and stakeholder management. Manage risks and implementation of risk mitigation strategies. Align the strategic priorities and the workplans of the unit with the priorities of DID. Develop operational plans for Branch and work plans. Manage written contributions to Departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc. Sign performance agreements for the unit based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department. Manage human resources in unit and maintain discipline.Manage training and development of personnel according to agreed training interventions. Manage the provision of equipment required by personnel for achievement of outputs in their respective Job Descriptions. Provide regular verbal and written feedback (aligned to quarterly performance assessments) to personnel on performance. Mentor and coach personnel. Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for the unit. Provide sufficient guidance to personnel in terms of the service delivery plan, work plans, core business roles and priorities of the Department through quarterly personnel meetings. Manage skills transfer between personnel in the unit and outside technical assistants and/or consultants. Plan & allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance.
Notes :
- In In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below position, please apply online at Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on .Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with the Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification.The New Z83 form, obtainable from the GPG Professional Job Centre website, any Public Service Department or the DPSA website all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates).Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.
Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development
Location : Head Office (Johannesburg)
Closing Date : 15-08-2025
Criteria Questions
Do you have an undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 in Financial Management/Accounting?
Do you have a minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level?
Do you a valid driver’s license ?
Do you have a Pre-Entry SMS Certificate?
Please Notes :
- Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.
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Principal SAP (FI CO) Management Accounting Functional Analyst
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Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 17/07/2025
- Expertise in SAP FI CO configuration and set-up
- Strong analytical skills and ability to provide integrated SAP solutions
- Experience in SAP Profit Centre Accounting and cross-module integration
- Proficiency in CATTs, Quick Test, Conversion Tools, LSMW
Qualifications Required:
- SAP FI Certification (Proof must be submitted with CV)
- Minimum 8+ years of SAP experience
- Multiple successful SAP FI CO implementations
- 8+ years SAP experience
- Multiple SAP FI CO implementation projects
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Senior Manager (P6) (Financial Governance & Control: Management Accounting) (Re-advert)
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Advert reference: uj_001769
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 31 January 2025
Position SummaryJob category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: EE
IntroductionThe University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job Specification:
UJ is keen to interview a dynamic, strategically minded individual with the ability to function in the Management Accounting unit. The primary responsibility of the Senior Manager is to manage the institutional budgeting and forecasting, cost analyses and management reporting practices to ensure the efficient running of the management accounting functions and to support the Director: Management Accounting to achieve the goals of the Department.
This unit is regarded as a centre of excellence with the divisional service delivery operating model, responsible for institutional management accounting activities which include compilation, monitoring and reporting activities associated with the University’s budgeting process, ensuring financial sustainability, managing the financial management support relating to external funding, business case viability and project management.
Attributes associated with senior management level are critical to this role such as analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, relationship management, implementing appropriate oversight and instillation of controls. Improve financial management support maturity to facilitate attainment of strategic objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the institutional budgeting and forecasting process & coordinate the compilation of the annual budget.
- Preparation of UJ monthly management accounts for submission to UJ oversight structures.
- Ensure budgets and financial proposals comply with university policies and procedures.
- Prepare commentary relating to financial trends and forecasts for submission to the Director: Management Accounting.
- Prepare monthly Management Accounts and provide commentary on variances.
- Business case evaluation to determine financial viability of projects in application of financial management principles.
- Review reconciliations of control accounts on a monthly basis ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Drive continuous improvement of systems and processes in management accounting area and contribute towards the same for the finance service.
- Manage and develop staff within the division.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
- Registration with SAICA as a Chartered Accountant or registration with CIMA as CGMA.
- Honours in Bachelor of Commerce in Finance or Accounting (or equivalent qualification).
- Strong understanding of financial management, analysis, and reporting.
- 5 years' managerial experience in a position with a medium to a large staff contingent.
- Proven experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Comprehension and ability across key financial management components, including IFRS requirements.
- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting methods, and data analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
- Financial Expertise: Deep understanding of accounting principles, best practices, and relevant regulations.
- Communication Skills: Ability to explain complex financial information in clear and concise language.
- Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills to create financial forecasts and make sound budgeting decisions.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to navigate complex situations and utilize expertise to advance the University's goals.
- Data Management: Adept at handling large amounts of data, organizing it for easy access, and keeping it accurate and up to date.
- Compliance: Commitment to staying informed about relevant laws and regulations.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong computer literacy.
- Planning & Organization: Proven planning and organizational abilities.
- Business Acumen: Strong business acumen to understand the financial implications of decisions.
- Collaboration & Conflict Resolution: Ability to work collaboratively, manage conflicts effectively, and achieve positive outcomes.
- Strategic & Operational Thinking: Ability to think strategically and operationally, make quick decisions, and adapt to changing situations.
- Delegation & Accountability: Ability to delegate tasks, take ownership of work, and monitor performance for improvement.
- Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders.
Enquiries regarding the job content: Sikhumbuzo Kumalo on Tel: (
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021) , to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) . The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO .
#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Manager (P6) (Financial Governance & Control: Management Accounting) (Re-advert)
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Advert reference: uj_001769
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 31 January 2025
Position SummaryJob category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: EE
IntroductionThe University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job Specification:
UJ is keen to interview a dynamic, strategically minded individual with the ability to function in the Management Accounting unit. The primary responsibility of the Senior Manager is to manage the institutional budgeting and forecasting, cost analyses and management reporting practices to ensure the efficient running of the management accounting functions and to support the Director: Management Accounting to achieve the goals of the Department.
This unit is regarded as a centre of excellence with the divisional service delivery operating model, responsible for institutional management accounting activities which include compilation, monitoring and reporting activities associated with the University’s budgeting process, ensuring financial sustainability, managing the financial management support relating to external funding, business case viability and project management.
Attributes associated with senior management level are critical to this role such as analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, relationship management, implementing appropriate oversight and instillation of controls. Improve financial management support maturity to facilitate attainment of strategic objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the institutional budgeting and forecasting process & coordinate the compilation of the annual budget.
- Preparation of UJ monthly management accounts for submission to UJ oversight structures.
- Ensure budgets and financial proposals comply with university policies and procedures.
- Prepare commentary relating to financial trends and forecasts for submission to the Director: Management Accounting.
- Prepare monthly Management Accounts and provide commentary on variances.
- Business case evaluation to determine financial viability of projects in application of financial management principles.
- Review reconciliations of control accounts on a monthly basis ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Drive continuous improvement of systems and processes in management accounting area and contribute towards the same for the finance service.
- Manage and develop staff within the division.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
- Registration with SAICA as a Chartered Accountant or registration with CIMA as CGMA.
- Honours in Bachelor of Commerce in Finance or Accounting (or equivalent qualification).
- Strong understanding of financial management, analysis, and reporting.
- 5 years' managerial experience in a position with a medium to a large staff contingent.
- Proven experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Comprehension and ability across key financial management components, including IFRS requirements.
- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting methods, and data analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
- Financial Expertise: Deep understanding of accounting principles, best practices, and relevant regulations.
- Communication Skills: Ability to explain complex financial information in clear and concise language.
- Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills to create financial forecasts and make sound budgeting decisions.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to navigate complex situations and utilize expertise to advance the University's goals.
- Data Management: Adept at handling large amounts of data, organizing it for easy access, and keeping it accurate and up to date.
- Compliance: Commitment to staying informed about relevant laws and regulations.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong computer literacy.
- Planning & Organization: Proven planning and organizational abilities.
- Business Acumen: Strong business acumen to understand the financial implications of decisions.
- Collaboration & Conflict Resolution: Ability to work collaboratively, manage conflicts effectively, and achieve positive outcomes.
- Strategic & Operational Thinking: Ability to think strategically and operationally, make quick decisions, and adapt to changing situations.
- Delegation & Accountability: Ability to delegate tasks, take ownership of work, and monitor performance for improvement.
- Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders.
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