Are you an achievement-oriented individual with initiative and a commitment to give substance to our vision of building a more sustainable, inclusive future for all who live in the city of Johannesburg?
Why the JDA
The Johannesburg Development Agency plays an important role in the implementation of the city’s Growth and Development Strategy. As the City of Joburg’s Development Agency, the JDA is tasked with restructuring the space economy to give poor households better access to well-located accommodation, jobs and markets; optimise land use and energy consumption; and improve living standards and mobility for large numbers of people in well serviced and managed transit neighbourhoods.
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2025 Vacancies
ACCOUNTANT – READVERTISEMENT PERMANENT
NB: This is a re-advertisement, the appointment status was amended from temporary to permanent, all who applied in 2024, need not apply.
SALARY PACKAGE: R 700 288 – R 1050 432 (Ref SFA122024)
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Reporting to the Senior Manager Financial Management, The Specialist Financial Accountant is responsible for the preparation, development and analysis of financial information. The incumbent will maintain the accounting system in accordance with standard operating procedures and internal controls of JDA. The Financial Accountant will work closely with the SM: FM to prepare various reports to internal and external stakeholders and ensure continuous improvement to the financial processes in line with best practices. Together with the SM: FM, the goal is to build capacity in the finance department leveraging technology and cloud-based solutions, provide quality and timeous financial information to the leadership team to inform strategic decision making.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyse financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing insights to support financial planning and decision-making.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies. Assist with internal and external audits.
- Cost Analysis: Analyse manufacturing costs and variances, providing recommendations for cost control and efficiency improvements.
- Transaction Processing: Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions.
- Reporting: Generate financial reports for management and stakeholders, highlighting key financial metrics and trends.
- Asset Verification: asset Verification
- Other Revenue Processing, ensure all findings raised by the Auditor general and the internal audit are addressed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Post Graduate Degree in finance/accounting or equivalent (NQF Level 7)
- A minimum of 4-6 years relevant experience in Finance Environment •The candidate must have financial reporting and financial statements preparation experience •extensive knowledge of PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations • GAAP Reporting skills • Computer skills (MS Office) • Good research and analytical abilities. • People Management • Project Management skills. • Financial and Risk Management skills. • Computer literacy at user level (Ms-Word; PowerPoint; Excel; Project Management; Outlook, etc.).
- Extensive SAP knowledge will be an added advantage.
- Professional registration with SAICA, SAIPA, ACCA or CIMA.
Closing date: 17 January 2025
Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Johannesburg Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
Employment Equity
The JDA is committed to the principles of equity, non-discrimination and diversity enshrined in the Constitution and the Employment Equity Act (1998) as amended. It aims to employ a diverse staff complement which is of a geographical representation of our society and create equal employment opportunities to all. The JDA’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan aims to advance and protect previously disadvantaged individuals by providing opportunities for career advancement, growth, training and development. The Executive Committee and Human Resources and Remuneration Committee provide regular input into the organisation’s employment equity, practices strategies direction and initiatives.
The JDA is committed to the principles of equity, non-discrimination and diversity enshrined in the Constitution and the Employment Equity Act (1998) as amended. It aims to employ a diverse staff complement which is of a geographical representation of our society and create equal employment opportunities to all.
The JDA’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan aims to advance and protect previously disadvantaged individuals by providing opportunities for career advancement, growth, training and development. The Executive Committee and Human Resources and Remuneration Committee provide regular input into the organisation’s employment equity, practices strategies direction and initiatives. The Employment Equity Plan was developed to promote an environment and culture that supports open communication, where everyone is encouraged to express their views without fear of being victimised, and to ensure fair and consistent application and implementation of all employment practices and procedures. Structures and resources have been put in place to coordinate and monitor employment equity implementation across the organisation. The JDA undertakes an annual review of its employment equity processes and general employment practices to inform the implementation of the Employment Equity Plan. The JDA plans its annual employment equity targets in terms of its Employment Equity Policy and reports to the Department of Labour in accordance with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act and within legislated timeframes.