Senior Accountant: Financial Accounting and Reporting; IGAS Job Sandton area,South Africa,Accounting

Position: Senior Accountant: Financial Accounting and Reporting (IGAS)
Senior Accountant:
Financial Accounting and Reporting (IGAS)
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING (IGAS)
CENTRE: CEFSOC, SANDTON

CEF is aSchedule 2 state owned diversified energy company reporting to the Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources. The Mandate of CEF is to contribute tothe security of energy supply of South Africa and the Region throughexploration, acquisition, development, marketing and strategic partnership. Itis derived from the CEF Act (No 38 of 1977) and the Ministerial directivesissued thereafter.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Accountant prepares Interim and Annual Financial Statements for the IGAS; and supports the Senior Manager in managing the daily transactions of the IGAS.Provides daily transaction and accounting support for the IGAS.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND

EXPERIENCE:

Matric and Honours degree(NQF
8) in Accounting/Finance or equivalent qualification
A minimum of 5-8 years' experience as a specialist in financial Accounting and Management of third-party funds and reporting
Professional Registration with CA(SA), ACCA orCIMA.
Masters’ degree (NQF
9) in Accounting/Financeor equivalent qualification will serve as an added advantage.

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/

COMPETENCIES:

Basic understanding of accounting standardsapplied in State-Owned Entities (including principles of IFRS/IFRIS).
Sound knowledge of financial accounting processes, particularly transaction management
Solid understanding of National Treasury Reporting Guidelines
Strong grasp of internal controls and compliance requirements
Excellent communication skills and analytical skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams
Ability to perform under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Capability to coordinate complex exercises and activities
High level of attention to detail
Ability to manage people and oversee workflow
Effective time-management abilities
Critical thinking and strong problem-solving ability
Consistency in accuracy and attention to detail
Demonstrated integrity and ethical conduct
Strong planning and prioritization skills
Ability to engage professionally with stakeholders
Clear and effective written and verbal communication
Strong leadership and coaching capability
Resilience, accountability, and a proactive attitude

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Prepare IGAS IFS and AFS for submission to Senior Manager for review
Prepare monthly and quarterly IGAS financial performance reports for review by the Senior Manager
Prepare IGAS presentations for review by Senior Manager

Tax Submissions

Establish working methods for the submission of tax returns and provide guidelines to Accountants to avoid penalties
Review tax returns, SARS requests and reports andtax reconciliations