85 Budgeting jobs in South Africa

• Preparation of Monthly Management accounts and forecasts
  • Financial forecasting and predictive modelling
  • Adhoc financial analytics as requested by business
• Develop, maintain and improve comprehensive financial models to support scenario analysis and strategic planning
• Reporting
  • Cashflow analysis and reporting, Exco pack, revenue summary, summary collections, collections trends and adhoc business reporting
  • KPIs including Lapse, persistency, churn, net book growth, book movement
• Effective contribution to Audits
• Regular engagement with relevant team members and departments to understand the underlying issues causing variances to budget with key ratios and profitability analysis
• Contribute to the achievement of the team’s projects and business goals
• Streamlining processes, automation, process flows/map and contract summary updated regularly
• Variance analysis and evaluations for financial activities including costing and budgeting

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• B.Comm or similar (finance related majors)
• 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar role is required
• Advanced Excel, (Power BI and Sage Intacct advantageous)
• Required Financial Modelling experience
• Ability to interpret the analysis
• Ability to maintain and work with large volumes of financial data accurately and efficiently
• Experience in the Financial Services or Insurance Industry advantageous
• A good understanding of financial concepts
• A good understanding of financial reporting methodology
• An understanding of accounting processes / practices and their impact on financial reporting

• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with all levels of management
• Analytical and logical
• Ambitious
• Team player
• Diligent, honest and trustworthy
• Proactive, punctual, and reliable
• Understands the importance of confidentiality
• Self-motivated individual
• Ability to see the “big picture” to understand the impact of financial reports provided
• Stress management and the ability to manage and co-ordinate deadlines under pressure

Remuneration: A market related package including benefits

Kindly click on the link below to apply.

NB: Thank you for choosing Talksure as your employer of choice. Please note that if you do not hear from us within 14 working days after the closing date of the advert, please regard your application as unsuccessful. We wish you well in your future endeavors.

• Preparation of Monthly Management accounts and forecasts
  • Financial forecasting and predictive modelling
  • Adhoc financial analytics as requested by business
• Develop, maintain and improve comprehensive financial models to support scenario analysis and strategic planning
• Reporting
  • Cashflow analysis and reporting, Exco pack, revenue summary, summary collections, collections trends and adhoc business reporting
  • KPIs including Lapse, persistency, churn, net book growth, book movement
• Effective contribution to Audits
• Regular engagement with relevant team members and departments to understand the underlying issues causing variances to budget with key ratios and profitability analysis
• Contribute to the achievement of the team’s projects and business goals
• Streamlining processes, automation, process flows/map and contract summary updated regularly
• Variance analysis and evaluations for financial activities including costing and budgeting

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• B.Comm or similar (finance related majors)
• 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar role is required
• Advanced Excel, (Power BI and Sage Intacct advantageous)
• Required Financial Modelling experience
• Ability to interpret the analysis
• Ability to maintain and work with large volumes of financial data accurately and efficiently
• Experience in the Financial Services or Insurance Industry advantageous
• A good understanding of financial concepts
• A good understanding of financial reporting methodology
• An understanding of accounting processes / practices and their impact on financial reporting

• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with all levels of management
• Analytical and logical
• Ambitious
• Team player
• Diligent, honest and trustworthy
• Proactive, punctual, and reliable
• Understands the importance of confidentiality
• Self-motivated individual
• Ability to see the “big picture” to understand the impact of financial reports provided
• Stress management and the ability to manage and co-ordinate deadlines under pressure

Remuneration: A market related package including benefits

Kindly click on the link below to apply.

NB: Thank you for choosing Talksure as your employer of choice. Please note that if you do not hear from us within 14 working days after the closing date of the advert, please regard your application as unsuccessful. We wish you well in your future endeavors.

• Reporting
• Financial and accounting policies
• Contracts management
• Audits
• Full financial function

• Registered CA(SA) / ACCA / CIMA
• Completed Honours degree

• 5 + years experience within the financial service sector

• Sage Evolution experience will be advantageous
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Deadline driven

• Relevant B-degree PLUS honours
• Strong academic achievements a MUST
• Min 5yrs exp in a financial role where you’ve ensuring accuracy of financial transactions, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation
• Advanced MS Excel (with Pivot tables) and PowerBI a MUST
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English

• Up to R780K C.T.C. per annum

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching, research and community engagement, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates students across academic units including Accounting, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, Management and Finance Clusters, School of Government and the Academic Literacies Programme.

The Department of Accounting has accreditation with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Department offers a three-year undergraduate degree and a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) towards SAICA’s Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC). The Department also offers an alternative three-year degree in Accounting, which is accredited by the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA).

The successful candidate for Senior Lecturer/Lecturer will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level, primarily in the area of Financial Management and/or Taxation
• Provide academic leadership and administration at subject level
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Engage in academic administration and leadership
• Conduct research and publish
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Participate in community engagement and outreach
• Contribute to the co-ordination and management of the Department’s teaching and research programmes.

Minimum Requirements – Senior Lecturer:

• CA (SA) qualification and a relevant Master’s degree
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in Financial Management and/or Taxation or related Accounting courses
• A record of publications, preferably in the field of Financial Management and/or Taxation (to provide full details of publications, if any, in CV)

Additional Advantages – Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD in Financial Management or Taxation or related Accounting discipline
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching on SAICA accredited Financial Management and/or Taxation or related courses
• Recognized academic leadership (e.g. subject head, programme coordinator, module coordinator)
• Extensive practical experience in the development of professional academic courses and programmes in Financial Management and/or Taxation or related courses (e.g. SAICA or an equivalent accreditation).

Minimum Requirements –Lecturer:

• CA (SA) qualification
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in Financial Management and/or Taxation or related Accounting courses

Additional Advantages - Lecturer:

• A Master’s degree in Financial Management or Taxation or related Accounting discipline

Key Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proven ability to work as a senior member of a professional department within a Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Student focused approach
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership.

N.B. Preference will be given to candidates who meet the requirements for the Senior Lecturer position.

For further information (but not applications), please contact Sonnette Smith at

The purpose of this role is to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements as well as overseeing and providing guidance to junior staff members in the finance department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric/ Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or data management roles
• Previous debtors/creditors management experience is beneficial with preferred exposure to the retail industry
• Proficiency in financial software and systems, such as ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, Dynamic 365 ), Microsoft Excel, and database management tools

Responsibilities:

• Data Management:
• Maintain accurate financial records, including accounts receivable, payable, and general ledger entries
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries
• Regularly reconcile financial data to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly
• Develop and implement standardized processes for data entry, validation, and documentation
• Master Data Maintenance:
• Update and maintain master data records, including vendor and customer information, pricing structures, and