Financial Control Officer at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Be in possession of a Degree in Financial Accounting.
• Experience in preparing interim and Annual Financial Statement using Caseware
• Knowledge of GRAP Standards
• Should have 3 to 5 years’ experience in Financial Accounting roles.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of financial systems.
• Knowledge of SANParks policies and procedures.
• An understanding of Relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of General Ledger reconciliations.
• Knowledge of VAT compilation.
• Knowledge of Lease and loan administration.
• Knowledge of Stock administration.
• Knowledge of Project Administration.
• Computer skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Listening skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Numerical skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Time management.
• Communication skills.
• Interpretive skills.
• Planning and organising skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the AFS/IFS in accordance with GRAP- quarterly, interim, and annual.
• Assist in performing special analysis of major issues as required and recommend solutions to complex business issues.
• Assist the Senior Manager in coordinating annual training on GRAP compliance requirements.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to finance staff on new GRAP standards and treasury regulations.
• Oversee the assessment of internal systems controls, identify gaps, and recommend strategies for improvement.
• Contribute to the development of financial policies and processes.
• Ensure adherence to legislative requirements and deadlines.
• Complete Accurate financial statements (general ledger, trial balance, journals, reconciliations including amongst others, balance sheet reconciliations, statement of financial position, and financial performance).
• Manage and reconcile all general ledger accounts.
• Review financial reports to ensure errors are prevented and/or detected for example misallocations, omissions, and the need for changes in operational processes.
• Coordinate preparation and review of the audit evidence files.
• Coordinate and submission of responses to auditors in a timely manner.
• Address any other finance-related queries from any structures.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the business units and SMs to obtain information pertinent to reports prepared.
• Assist with the development and implementation of asset management strategies and policies that ensure the effective use and maintenance of all sheets.
• Assist with the management and maintenance of a comprehensive asset register, including acquisition, depreciation, and disposal records.
• Monitor the GL control account to ensure that acquired assets are accounted for.
• Monitor the recording of donated assets.
• Review the asset control account and prepare reports.
• Daily /weekly clearing of the fixed asset clearing account.