Accountant (Fixed Term Contract ending 30 June 2026)

Transport Education Training Authority; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental education agency in Gauteng is seeking a detail-oriented financial professional to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and grant management. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, supporting annual budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and engaging stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in financial processes and controls, demonstrating strong analytical skills and effective collaboration. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in educational funding and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial reporting and compliance.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Experience in managing grants and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support the Finance Manager in compiling annual budgets.
• Monitor financial transactions related to grants.
• Implement and maintain financial controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for financial support.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Grant Management

Internal Controls

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Key Performance Areas

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• 1.1 Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GRAP and PFMA;
• 1.2 Ensure timely submission of reports to the Auditor-General, National Treasury, and DHET;
• 1.3 Maintain accurate general ledger accounts including Annual Financial Statements and perform reconciliations;
• 1.4 Assist with the preparation of audit files and respond to audit queries.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• 2.1 Support the Finance Manager in compiling annual budgets and forecasts;
• 2.2 Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis;

2.3 Prepare the reallocation of budgets per chamber / implementing business unit based on project performance and strategic priorities.

2.4 Prepare Quarterly reports to DHET, National Treasury and review of the medium term expenditure framework , and ENEs.

Grant Management

• 3.1 Monitor financial transactions related to Discretionary and Mandatory Grants;
• 3.2 Reconcile grant expenditure against approved allocations;
• 3.3 Ensure compliance with grant funding policies and procedures;
• 3.4 Liaise with stakeholders on financial aspects of non-pivotal programmes.
• 3.5 Ensure reconciliations monthly DG expenditure reconciliations with the Chambers and Implementing units to a specific financial year applicable.
• 3.6 Ensure timeous processing of DG and MG payments when the claims have been received.

Internal Controls and Risk Management

• 4.1 Implement and maintain financial controls to safeguard SETA assets;
• 4.2 Identify and mitigate financial risks;
• 4.3 Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Stakeholder Engagement

• 5.1 Collaborate with implementing units / chambers, oversight committees, internal and external auditors;
• 5.2 Provide financial support and guidance to project managers and grant recipients;
• 5.3 Participate in finance-related workshops and stakeholder engagements.

Systems and Process Improvement

• 6.1 Support the integration of financial systems with project management tools;
• 6.2 Recommend improvements to financial processes and reporting mechanisms.