Accountant: Financial Strategy

South African Bureau of Standards; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A standards organization is looking for an Accountant: Financial Strategy based in Pretoria. The successful candidate will analyze financial data and support management with accurate financial performance analysis. Minimum requirements include a National Diploma and at least 3 years of relevant experience in Management Accounting. This is a permanent position within the Finance Department, offering opportunities for professional growth and a chance to contribute to organizational excellence.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Management Accounting, Financial Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in Management Accounting.
• Proficient in financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and provide weekly sales information to Management Accountants.
• Gather data for financial reports preparation.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Analysis

Excel

Education

National Diploma in Accounting or related field

Tools

Business Intelligence Tool

Job description

Closing Date

2025/12/24

Reference Number

SAB251217-1

Job Title

Accountant: Financial Strategy

Job Type

Permanent

Branch

Finance

Division

Finance

Department

Financial Strategy

Job Grade

C4

Number of Positions

1

Location - Town / City

Pretoria

Location - Province

Gauteng

Location - Country

South Africa

Minimum Education Level

Diploma | Advanced Certificate

Job Category

Finance

Purpose Statement

To collect and process relevant and accurate financial data and provide this to Management Accountants to support accurate financial performance analysis for the business.

About SABS

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS), promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services, and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.

SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy. Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma / Diploma in Management Accounting, Financial Accounting or a related field
• NQF Level 6

Experience

• 3 years relevant work experience in Management Accounting
• Proven track record in processing journals and effective review of income and expenditure general ledger accounts

Duties and Responsibilities

Functional Management

• Analyse and provide weekly sales information to Management Accountants
• Gather and prepare data reports for sales trends analyses
• Analyse, investigate and reallocate (where necessary) various income and expense account transactions
• Gather data for the preparation of financial reports
• Draw reports from the BI Tool for preparation of financial statements and statutory reports
• Perform variance analysis on expenses
• Prepare and process journals for reallocation
• Manage the Procure-To-Pay process related to Financial Strategy within scope of control, in consultation with the Head
• Analyse open expense requisitions and orders on a daily basis
• Follow up with the administrators in the business on aging open orders and ensure closing of aging orders
• Provide feedback to process owners on incorrect allocations
• Perform ad‑hoc Financial Strategy activities, within scope of control, as and when requested by management
• Compile or provide input to key operational and strategic reports as required
• Gather data for the compilation of budgets and forecasts
• Perform trend and variance analyses on key revenue and expenditure items
• Prepare final budget templates
• Allocate all CAPEX motivations received from business to relevant Financial Strategy BU members
• Provide feedback to business on the progress of the CAPEX process
• Follow up and obtain progress on the acquisition of capital assets from the Supply Chain Management BU
• Review and resolve CAPEX motivations and queries where the value is R250 000 or less
• Gather relevant data to monitor the returns from the acquired capital assets

Risk and Compliance Management

• Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity
• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation's reputation
• Represent and participate in the organisation's committees and task teams when required
• Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information to stakeholders when required
• Ensure efficient communication to all relevant stakeholders
• Ensure the provision of excellent customer service
• Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames
• Follow up on unresolved queries, complaints where required
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow‑up of information, as required