Strategic Budget Controller & Financial Reporting

Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 770,000; Full time

Job summary

The Financial Intelligence Centre is seeking a seasoned management accountant to join Corporate Services – Finance. You will manage monthly accounts, analyse variances, and partner with units to explain budget performance.

You will oversee general ledger reconciliations, assist year-end activities, and support audit queries. Strong Excel and reporting skills, together with SAICA/SAIPA/ACCA familiarity, are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 3+ years in a management accountant role preferred.
• Articles in SAICA/SAIPA/ACCA add advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with budget variances.
• Analyse management accounts and explain variances within timelines.
• Reconcile General Ledger and cost accounts; assist year-end activities.
• Support Auditor General queries and audit year-end file.
• Provide secretarial support for Budget and Insurance Committees.
• Process approved budget transfers and perform ad hoc duties.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Budgeting experience

Education

B.Com Degree

B.Com Accounting (Hons) would be an advantage

Tools

Syspro

Caseware

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

The Financial Intelligence Centre is seeking a seasoned management accountant to join Corporate Services – Finance. You will manage monthly accounts, analyse variances, and partner with units to explain budget performance.

You will oversee general ledger reconciliations, assist year-end activities, and support audit queries. Strong Excel and reporting skills, together with SAICA/SAIPA/ACCA familiarity, are essential for this role.