Management Accountant

The South African Broadcasting Corporation; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A national broadcasting entity in Durban is hiring a Financial Manager to develop and maintain efficient financial services. This role involves optimizing financial operations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant financial legislation. Candidates must have a financial management qualification and significant experience in finance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong judgment and strategic management skills, contributing to financial decision-making within the organization.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years’ experience in Finance.
• Knowledge of Government Regulations and IFRS.
• Understanding of the broadcasting landscape.

Responsibilities

• Optimize the function of Financial Accounting for efficiency.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports.
• Manage the General Ledger Book and Capex administration.

Skills

Budget management

Strategic management

Good judgement

Business planning

Project management

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Location : Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa  Application Deadline : February 21, 2026

Main Purpose of the Position

To develop, manage, and maintain efficient and effective financial services to the business units that will achieve the current financial strategy through planned and effective processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY

• Optimize the function of Financial Accounting to achieve maximum efficiency and service levels to provide accurate and timeous financial information for management to make informed decisions.
• Preparing and reviewing the radio station’s monthly financial report,
• Analyze actual income and expenditure.
• Reviewing reconciliations and taking corrective action timeously.
• Coordinating with radio stations to compile annual budget and forward future planning.
• Ensure the processing of financial transactions with adherence to SABC’s financial policies and accounting procedures.
• Review and action requests from internal and external auditors.
• Perform ad-hoc financial investigations.
• Assist, drive, or participate in projects as they occur during the financial year or any ad hoc requests from the financial manager.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Process data into the financial system to reflect correct and accurate reports
• Manage the General Ledger Book
• Management and Administration of Capex
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register
• Management of monthly General Ledger Reconciliation and clearing of GL accounts
• Prepare monthly Creditors Reconciliation
• Prepare month-end and ad-hoc reports
• Cash Management
• Authorizing Freelance payments.
• Check and approve personal claims.
• Reviewing and approving purchase requisitions
• Review and approve trade exchange requests
• Approving sundry payments
• Ad hoc requests from management and clients (internal and external)
• Management of contracts (Writers and freelance, etc.)
• Management of Trade Payables and Trade Receivables
• Settlement of all travel and operational advances
• Prepare and post monthly provisions and accruals journals

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• All financial transactions to comply with IFRS, legislation, the delegation of Authority framework, and SABC policies and procedures
• Responsible for overseeing the filing and storage of all financially related documentation
• Management of risk
• Provide advice and guidance to stations with finance processes and policies.
• Provide reports on deviations in policies, i.e., payment without contracts
• Ensuring adherence to policies and procedures of all financial transactions.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Alert management of any discrepancies
• Liaise with Stakeholder Management on ad hoc finance requests
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and maintain professional standard always.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management or an equivalent qualification (NQF6/7)

EXPERIENCE

• At least 6 years’ experience in Finance

KNOWLEDGE

• Business planning and complexity theory
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Financial Management Act and other applicable legislation
• Knowledge of Government Regulations and IFRS, and financial accounting standards
• Knowledge of financial and commercial matters with a specific focus on costs, profits, markets, new business opportunities, and activities that will bring the largest return
• Good judgement to make rational, realistic, and sound decisions based on consideration of all the facts and alternatives available
• Budget management and forward scenario planning
• Strategic management
• Management information systems and SAP
• Scenario planning and Trend analysis
• Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape
• Project management