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### **Job Description**


The Principal Investment Officer is responsible for formulating and executing the strategic objectives of the business in collaboration with the Transacting Head, whilst generating deal flow and building a robust pipeline of prospective projects for development financing bankability.

### **Key Responsibilities**


Transaction Assessments


* Evaluate the feasibility of investment opportunities with a view to ensure they are commercially viable and align with the DBSA’s strategic objectives and mandate.
* Enhance the bankability of transactions by identifying and mitigating key risks, collaborating closely with Credit Risk, Country Risk Specialists, and other Divisions/Units in the Bank.
* Provide financial structuring expertise on transactions for the benefit of clients and the organisation through innovative approaches and strategic thinking.


Transaction Execution and Credit Approval


* Collaborate with the team to structure and negotiate detailed term sheets with Treasury, Legal, and Loan Administration teams, ensuring transaction approval.
* Secure internal approvals and lead or participate actively in closing transactions through successful negotiations.
* Manage the credit approval process from early review to final decision by the relevant committees.
* Review proposals submitted to approval committees to ensure they are well\-structured and documented for informed decision\-making.
* Resolve potential constraints in the lending value chain in collaboration with the Head of Transactions.
* Implement risk management procedures across financing functions, ensuring investment risks are appropriately structured and mitigated during operations.
* Capture and apply learning opportunities post\-transaction to drive continuous improvement and successful deal delivery.
* Contribute to and lead input into certain strategic initiatives that are driven for the benefit of the organisation


Lead Transaction Execution Functions


* Lead transaction teams in conducting assessments, executing deals, and driving the credit approval process.
* Coach and mentor Senior Investment Officers and Investment Officers, guiding them toward achieving transaction bankability and to enhance their skills and performance.


Relationship Management and Stakeholder Relations


* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop specific investment opportunities.
* Manage relationships at various levels with the relevant project stakeholders, partners, and lead promoters, following the project’s development objectives.
* Maintain communication with clients and manage client relations; ensure that they submit all the Bank’s requirements to facilitate the appraisal process.
* Provide feedback on the status of their application timeously and advise them on the bank’s processes and procedures.
* Ensure continuous communication with clients/ projects that the DBSA has funded to adequately support the division’s monitoring function.
* Identify clients’ pain points to coordinate DBSA’s solution offerings to address them.
* Network and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
* Undertake other tasks as assigned by the line manager, from time to time.


Key Measurements of Outputs  

* The list is not exhaustive

* Revenue performance in terms of Interest Income and Fees generated.
* Delivery on the agreed Operations Mandate; these include:
* Growth rate in assets of the loan book:  

	+ Annual disbursements, commitments and approvals
	+ Quality of loan book
	+ % of loan book in priority geographies and sectors
	+ Number of new clients
	+ Number of potential deals/ pipelines
* Management of client relationships and key stakeholders.

### **Expertise \& Technical Competencies**


Minimum Requirements


* A postgraduate qualification or equivalent in Business (such as an MBA) or Finance (CA or CFA), or Engineering, or Economics.
* A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in appraising, negotiating, due diligence and closing project finance, corporate finance, or structured finance transactions in a financial institution.
* Experience in leading, initiating and developing new business strategies and opportunities to create a pipeline of development impact projects, ensuring deal flow and bankability.
* Experience in securing infrastructure investment deals in relevant sectors/geographies in SA and Sub\-Saharan Africa.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the complex financial and regulatory environments.
* Proven experience in working with senior stakeholders in highly political environments in South Africa and Sub\-Saharan Africa.
* Successful track record in leading project teams with high\-level stakeholders and qualified professionals.
* Strong credit, financial, analytical, and financial modelling skills.
* Strong networks and relations with clients, global and regional private investors and banks to identify and source viable projects / investments.
* In\-depth knowledge and understanding of the infrastructure market and financial markets.
* Demonstrable experience in identifying client challenges and playing an active part in structuring innovative solutions.


TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES



Project Management


* Defines, plans, and manages large and/or strategic projects, including those with a high degree of technical complexity, with impacts across the organisation and/or with national implications.
* Assembles and leads diverse and multi\-disciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
* Successfully manages substantial project budgets and reports directly to senior managers on the progress and results of projects.
* Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions.


Deal Structuring


* Uses credit enhancement techniques to structure deals and optimise pricing in terms of Basel principles.
* Has an in\-depth and practical understanding of how to optimise the Capital Structure, collateral package, and debt repayment profile.
* Interrogates financial models, including those with a high degree of complexity, to develop an optimal structure.
* Identifies complex structural issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate bankable structures.
* Demonstrates knowledge of advanced structuring, including the use of derivatives, syndicated loans, synthetic loans, securitisations, Inflation\-linked debt, credit default swaps and subordinated debt.
* Prepares specialised or tailored reports relating to new innovative instruments, gathers information from a variety of sources, analyses and includes in a report to new product approval committees.
* Compiles comprehensive specialist reports as required for inclusion into credit committee submissions.


Solution Focus


* Identifies broad, highly complex problems based on a multitude of factors, many of which are complex and sweeping in nature, difficult to define and often contradictory.
* Creates procedures to articulate the nature of problems and to identify and weigh alternate solutions.
* Evaluates the effectiveness of solutions using approaches tailored to the situation.


Financial Analysis


* Serves as subject matter expert.
* Evaluates and determines fiscal, operational, and service impacts; analyses and evaluates legislation; and implements and evaluates statistical models in their subject areas.
* Demonstrates in\-depth technical and administrative knowledge of the rules and regulations in the subject area and to defend analyses, testimony, and recommendations relating to a variety of issues before management and commissions.


Risk Management


* Drives integration and standardisation of risk management processes across the organisation.
* Advises on the application of the organisation’s risk management policies, industry best practices and constructs organisation guidelines.
* Analyses tr

Principal Investment Officer: Project Finance

### **Job Description**


The purpose of the Senior Investment Officer role is to generate deal flow and build a strong pipeline of prospective projects for development financing. This role is also responsible for structuring deals, as well as appraising, negotiating, and closing Project Finance, Corporate Finance, or Structured Finance transactions.

### **Key Responsibilities**

**KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS**



1\. Investment and Loan Transactions


* Originate, identify, structure and execute infrastructure investment opportunities in key strategic sectors/investment themes.
* Perform detailed analysis of investment opportunities, including commercial analysis, financial modelling and risk and institutional analysis.
* Negotiate and review transaction agreements (including finance agreements) and project documents.
* Facilitate deal closure by taking responsibility for optimal financial, institutional and legal structuring.
* Provide innovative and flexible financial structures for complex transactions.
* Prepare Investment Committee and Board papers on investment opportunities for consideration by management and committees (including the Board).
* Manage relationships at various levels with the relevant project stakeholders, partners, and lead promoters, in accordance with the project’s development objectives.
* Identify and report growth opportunities to enhance market presence and implement structured and targeted marketing strategies to promote services.


2\. Transaction Execution and Credit Approval


* Collaborate with the Treasury, Legal, and Loan Administration teams to structure and negotiate detailed term sheets, ensuring transaction approval.
* Secure internal approvals and lead or participate actively in closing transactions through successful negotiations.
* Manage the credit approval process from early review to final decision by the relevant committees.
* Review proposals submitted to approval committees to ensure they are well\-structured and documented for informed decision\-making.
* Resolve potential constraints in the lending value chain in collaboration with the Head of Transacting.
* Implement risk management procedures across continent\-wide financing functions, ensuring investment risks are appropriately structured and mitigated during operations.
* Capture and apply learning opportunities post\-transaction to drive continuous improvement and successful deal delivery.


3\. Relationship Management and Business Development


* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop specific investment opportunities.
* Undertake business development in South Africa and the rest of Sub\-Saharan Africa and position DBSA as the preferred lender/investor/partner.
* Ensure continuous communication with DBSA\-funded project clients to support the division’s monitoring function.
* Undertake other tasks as assigned by the line manager, from time to time.


**Key Measurements of Outputs (The list is not exhaustive)**



* Number of transactions that are committed for DBSA funding to black\-owned entities (50% shareholding and above) and fund managers.


* Quality of signed agreements/mandates.


* Clients and Stakeholders' service rating.


* Number and quality of early review reports (ERR’s) submitted.


* Revenue performance in terms of interest income and fees generated.


* Percentage of the loan book in priority geographies and sectors.


* Annual disbursements, commitments and approvals.


* Management of relationships with new/ existing clients.



**Key Measurements of Outputs (The list is not exhaustive)**



* Number of transactions that are committed for DBSA funding to black\-owned entities (50% shareholding and above) and fund managers.


* Quality of signed agreements/mandates.


* Clients and Stakeholders' service rating.


* Number and quality of early review reports (ERR’s) submitted.


* Revenue performance in terms of interest income and fees generated.


* Percentage of the loan book in priority geographies and sectors.


* Annual disbursements, commitments and approvals.


* Management of relationships with new/ existing clients.



**INTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (****The list is not exhaustive)**



* Executive Management and applicable Board \& Management committees (BCIC and Investment Committee)


* Project Preparation, Origination, Risk, Strategy, Finance and Infrastructure Delivery Divisions



**EXTERNAL LIAISON RELATIONSHIP (****The list is not exhaustive)**



* Service Providers


* DBSA stakeholders and clients


* National \& Provincial Government


* Municipalities


* Governments and government departments


* Public utilities


* Private sector


* SMMEs’ communities



**QUALIFICATIONS \& EXPERIENCE**



* A Post\-Graduate Degree in Finance, Business (such as an MBA), Accounting, Engineering or Economics.


* A minimum of 8 years’ in relevant work experience in appraising, negotiating, undertaking due diligence and closing municipal finance, State Owned


* Enterprises finance, project finance, corporate finance, or structured finance transactions in a financial institution.


* Experience in leading, initiating and developing new business strategies and opportunities to create a pipeline of development impact projects, ensuring deal flow and bankability.


* Experience in securing infrastructure investment deals in the public sector/municipalities.


* Comprehensive knowledge of the complex public sector financial and regulatory environments including PFMA and MFMA.


* Proven experience in working with senior stakeholders in Government in South Africa.


* Successful track record in leading project teams with high\-level stakeholders and qualified professionals.


* Strong credit, analytical, and financial modelling skills.


* Strong networks and relations with clients, global and regional private investors and banks to identify and source viable projects/investments.


* In\-depth knowledge and understanding of the infrastructure market, financial markets and the macro landscape.


* Demonstrable experience in identifying client challenges and playing an active part in finding innovative solutions.


* Ability to mentor junior members of the team.


### **Expertise \& Technical Competencies**

**TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES**



a) Project Management


* Defines, plans, and manages large and/or strategic projects, including those with a high degree of technical complexity, with impacts across the organisation and/or with national implications.
* Assembles and leads diverse and multi\-disciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation.
* Successfully manages substantial project budgets and reports directly to senior managers on the progress and results of projects.
* Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions.


b) Business Development


* Takes overall lead for proactive business development at the national and international level.
* Initiates, reviews, and interprets competitor environment reviews and takes actions accordingly.
* Formulates and modifies market approaches based on competitor analyses.
* Leads the formulation, development and implementation of the business development strategy to generate new business opportunities in public and private sector delivery of infrastructure.
* Identifies and develops new markets, products and clients.
* Leads the participation and presentation of an organisation at investment conferences and roundtable discussions.
* Coordinates business activities to ensure that investment initiatives are in support of government BEE strategies, broader national and regional economic development strategies.


c) Solution Focus


* Identifies broad, highly complex problems based on a multitude of factors, many of which are complex and sweeping in nature, difficult to define and often contradict

Senior Invesment Officer (Project Finance)

Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 Finance qualification At least 5 years bookkeeping/financial experience 2 years and more procurement experience 5 years general office admin experience Experience using accounting software Experience coming from a lab/pharma industry Duties and Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for visitors and general office administration. Welcome guests and inform relevant personnel of their arrival. Manage office supplies and equipment, collaborating with t…

Finance and Admin Administrator

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Finance Business Partner Supply Chain to join the team. The role provides financial advice and support to non-financial managers within Supply Chain scope. Act as strategic advisors that provide wide support regarding all aspects of the business. Works closely with management to help them make informed decisions about finances relating to their business activities. Minimum Requirements Essential: Matric or equivalent Senior Certi…

Finance Business Partner – Supply Chain

Dis\-Chem Pharmacies’ in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Finance Business Partner – Supply Chain to join the team.


The role provides financial advice and support to non\-financial managers within Supply Chain scope. Act as strategic advisors that provide wide support regarding all aspects of the business. Works closely with management to help them make informed decisions about finances relating to their business activities.

 **Minimum Requirements…**

**Essential:**

  

* Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate.
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
* Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience in a similar role

**Advantage:**

  

* Certifications in Accounting and Financial
* Experience in financial analysis and management or within Supply Chain. Experience with complex GL/reporting systems

 **Job Specification…**

  

Financial Business Advisory  

* Provide financial advice to senior management to support business planning and decision\-making processes.
* Support the Head of Operations in challenging and improving financial performance.
* Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company’s objectives.
* Work cross\-functionally to streamline operations and strengthen financial decision\-making.

  

Financial Insights and Analysis  

* Analyze and interpret data to help Supply Chain allocate resources efficiently.
* Conduct trend and variances analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
* Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards to senior management, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
* Provide actionable insights to help Supply Chain achieve goals.
* Provide forward\-looking insights through budgets, forecasts, and projections with clear business impact.

  

Review Financial Statement  

* Ensure inputs into financial statements are accurate, compliant and relatable to operations
* Identify areas for improvement and make recommendations to management.
* Drive governance, audit readiness, and process improvement initiatives.

  

Financial Modelling  

* Build complex financial models to simulate different scenarios and predict financial trends. Use of these models to forecast expenses, and cash flow.
* Validate and improve the quality and accuracy of the management data being produced.
* Assist in the production of the annual budgets and forecasts using established tools like ZBB.
* Continuously enhance financial processes, models, and systems

  

General:  

* Adhere to Dis\-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
* Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

 **Competencies**

**Essential:**

  

* Knowledge: Strong Supply Chain processes and financial controls knowledge. Strong financial analysis and modelling skills. Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
* Cognitive Skills: Proactively identifying challenges and offering practical solutions to drive business performance.
* Business Acumen: Seeing the bigger picture and aligning financial recommendations with overall business goals.
* Communication Skills: Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non\-finance stakeholders.
* Interpersonal Skills: Develop strong partnerships with cross\-functional teams, acting as a trusted advisor.
* Quality Orientation: Attention to detail while maintaining a big\-picture view. Checks work carefully to ensure accuracy and completeness before delivery
* Self\-Management Skills: Plans and organizes work effectively to meet deadlines. Maintains composure and professionalism in high\-pressure or uncertain situations
* Technical skills: Proficiency with financial systems and business intelligence tools i.e. advanced MS Excel, Data Analytics tools etc.

 **Special conditions of employment:**

* Occasional travelling
* South African citizen
* MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
* Driver’s license and own reliable transport

 **Remuneration and benefits:**

* Market related salary
* Medical aid
* Provident fund
* Staff account

 **ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN\`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.**

 **Dis\-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis\-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis\-Chem’s Employment Equity \& Transformation Strategy. Dis\-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.**

Dis\-Chem Pharmacies’ in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Finance Business Partner – Supply Chain to join the team.
 



 The role provides financial advice and support to non\-financial managers within Supply Chain scope. Act as strategic advisors that provide wide support regarding all aspects of the business. Works closely with management to help them make informed decisions about finances relating to their business activities.
 



  





**Minimum Requirements…** 




**Essential:**



* Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate.
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
* Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience in a similar role



**Advantage:**



* Certifications in Accounting and Financial
* Experience in financial analysis and management or within Supply Chain. Experience with complex GL/reporting systems



  





  





**Job Specification…** 




  





 Financial Business Advisory
 


* Provide financial advice to senior management to support business planning and decision\-making processes.
* Support the Head of Operations in challenging and improving financial performance.
* Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company’s objectives.
* Work cross\-functionally to streamline operations and strengthen financial decision\-making.



  





 Financial Insights and Analysis
 


* Analyze and interpret data to help Supply Chain allocate resources efficiently.
* Conduct trend and variances analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
* Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards to senior management, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
* Provide actionable insights to help Supply Chain achieve goals.
* Provide forward\-looking insights through budgets, forecasts, and projections with clear business impact.



  





 Review Financial Statement
 


* Ensure inputs into financial statements are accurate, compliant and relatable to operations
* Identify areas for improvement and make recommendations to management.
* Drive governance, audit readiness, and process improvement initiatives.



  





 Financial Modelling
 


* Build complex financial models to simulate different scenarios and predict financial trends. Use of these models to forecast expenses, and cash flow.
* Validate and improve the quality and accuracy of the management data being produced.
* Assist in the production of the annual budgets and forecasts using established tools like ZBB.
* Continuously enhance financial processes, models, and systems



  





 General:
 


* Adhere to Dis\-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
* Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.



  





  










**Competencies**




**Essential:**



* Knowledge: Strong Supply Chain processes and financial controls knowledge. Strong financial analysis and modelling skills. Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
* Cognitive Skills: Proactively identifying challenges and offering practical solutions to drive business performance.
* Business Acumen: Seeing the bigger picture and aligning financial recommendations with overall business goals.
* Communication Skills: Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non\-finance stakeholders.
* Interpersonal Skills: Develop strong partnerships with cross\-functional teams, acting as a trusted advisor.
* Quality Orientation: Attention to detail while maintaining a big\-picture view. Checks work carefully to ensure accuracy and completeness before delivery
* Self\-Management Skills: Plans and organizes work effectively to meet deadlines. Maintains composure and professionalism in high\-pressure or uncertain situations
* Technical skills: Proficiency with financial systems and business intelligence tools i.e. advanced MS Excel, Data Analytics tools etc.



  





**Special conditions of employment:**



* Occasional travelling
* South African citizen
* MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
* Driver’s license and own reliable transport



  





**Remuneration and benefits:**



* Market related salary
* Medical aid
* Provident fund
* Staff account



  





**ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN\`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.**




  





**Dis\-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis\-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis\-Chem’s Employment Equity \& Transformation Strategy. Dis\-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.**

A leading property investment and development organisation is looking for a Property Accountant to join its finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the financial administration and accounting of a portfolio of properties, supporting the Financial Manager and Financial Controller in maintaining accurate financial records, reporting and controls. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor cash flow and coordinate internal banking transfers. Prepare bank and general ledger reconciliations…

Property Accountant - Midrand

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Project Accountant

An established and growing organisation is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate who has completed their articles and gained valuable post-articles commercial experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, compliance, budgeting support, and financial analysis while working closely with senior management and key stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities Prep…

Financial Accountant | post-articles experience

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong technical accounting skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience in month-end reporting, VAT, reconciliations, audits, supplier management and fixed asset accounting. This role is based in Olifantsfontein Key Responsibilities: Management Accounts Review repairs and maintenance and minor asset allocations for accu…

Senior Financial Accountant

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Senior Accountant

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Debtors/Creditors Clerk

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Junior Accountant

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Bookkeeper/AP Administrator

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing financial insights, driving operational efficiencies, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring the delivery of accurate financial information to stakeholders. Minimum Requirements: Qualified CA(SA) non-negotiable Proven management accounting experience within a milling, plant, or manufacturing environment JSE-listed company exposure is essential Strong understanding of costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis Ex…

Management Accountant

This opportunity is best suited to a hands-on finance professional with strong dealership or multi-entity accounting experience who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Education: BCom Accounting / Financial Management SAIPA or SAICA articles advantageous Job Experience & Skills Required: Minimum 8 years' accounting experience Automotive / dealership industry experience highly advantageous Experience managing multiple entities or branches Management accounts and financial repor…

Branch Accountant

**Emeris** consolidates resources and expertise from I**IE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE\-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality \& Service Management**, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

**We are looking to appoint a Financial Administrator (Fixed\-Term Contract).**  

**These positions will be based at Emeris, Waterfall (Midrand) National Office.**  

  

The purpose of the Financial Administrator: Cashbook and Credit Control role is to efficiently and effectively process daily bank statements, investigate and follow up on unallocated amounts resulting in timeous processing/ resolution of unallocated amounts as well as complete and accurate processing of monthly debit orders for student accounts. This role also requires management of financial assistance and specific bursaries from application to approval and processing in SIMS/ financial system with regular reporting. During registration timely and accurate cashbook processing is critical coupled with running AVS (account verification service) checks on banking details supplied, processing of pre\-reg payments timeously, preparation of pro\-forma invoices and performing a reconciliation of bursaries between SIMS, D365 and supporting documentation.  

  

**Duties and Responsibilities:**  

  

**Financial Assistance and Bursary Management**  

* Review, process and conclude bursary/ financial assistance applications against list of supporting documentation required
* Engagement with external funding suppliers as and when required for approved applicants who require funding. Including issuing of invoices, payment tracking and submitting commission payment requests to payments team
* Management of communication and confirmation of acceptance with applicants.
* Tracking of status of applications
* Management of bursaries with automatic rollover
* Management of SETA Bursaries
* Enrolment of Students who are approved for financial assistance
* Communication and reporting to campuses on applications, approvals, tracking and status of applications weekly/ monthly/ as required

**Cashbook and Debit Orders**  

* Accurately processing of daily bank statements and escalation of all unknown payments to the bank for resolution. Accurately processing of unallocated payments to student accounts
* Accurately processing of weekly banking from the cash office (Credit/Debit card payments)
* Identifying payments for other campuses, processing of required journal and escalating to Line Manager approval and posting (NSCC and HF where required)
* Preparation of payment batches in D365 for Line Manager approval and posting (NSCC and HF where required)
* Processing of debit orders on the Absa banking system and or D365 (H2H) (1st /15th/ 25th ) of each month .
* Ensure all debit orders returned unpaid from the bank are dealt with immediately by credit controller team and NSCCs
* Managing and maintaining ABSA Template Distributions to ABSA and to the campus's \- twice weekly
* Ad Hoc administration as and when required

**Registration**  

* Timely receipting of daily cashbooks and unallocated payments
* Preparation of pro\-forma invoices and receipting of app and pre\-regs fees in SIMS where due to EFT payments/ payments made outside of the application portal
* Processing of pre\-reg fees to student accounts once enrolled
* Processing of accepted and approved bursaries and concessions
* Conversions of accounts from Full Settlement to TERMS in system

**Quality Management, Projects and Reporting**  

* Ensure that all trackers related to department administration is maintained and updated
* Maintain effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders regarding payment allocations and bursaries/concessions statuses
* Assistance with collating and consolidating information for reports and confirming the accuracy thereof
* Assistance with projects and other requirements related to the role and for the benefit of business
* Assistance with training and upskilling business and peers

**Minimum Educational Requirement:**  

* Minimum of Matric/ Financial Qualification ( Certificate /Diploma) advantageous

**Minimum Work Requirement:**  

* Minimum of 3\-5 year's finance experience

 **Salary:**

* Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

 **Application Response**

* Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

**Technical Support:**

  

* Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance : https://hire.simplify.hr/ContactUs
**Emeris** is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.

Financial Administrator (Fixed-Term Contract)

**Emeris** consolidates resources and expertise from **IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE\-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality \& Service Management**, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.  

  

**Emeris National Office in Waterfall (Midrand) has a vacancy for a Team\-Lead\- Accounts Payable.**  

  

**Duties and Responsibilities:**  

  

**Team Leadership**  

* Lead, coach and develop the Accounts Payable team.
* Allocate workloads across Payment Agents and Purchase Order Agents.
* Monitor productivity and service delivery.
* Conduct regular one\-on\-one meetings.
* Manage performance and development plans.
* Ensure business continuity through cross\-training.
* Approve leave and manage team capacity.
* Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

**Accounts Payable Operations**  

Responsible for the end\-to\-end AP process including:

* Supplier invoice processing
* Three\-way matching
* Purchase order compliance
* Invoice verification
* Payment processing
* Payment runs
* Supplier reconciliations
* Credit notes
* Statement reconciliations
* Vendor master maintenance (where applicable)
* Month\-end AP close

**Purchase Order Management**  

  

Oversee the Purchase Order Agents to ensure:

* Purchase Orders are created within agreed SLAs.
* Procurement policy is followed.
* Appropriate approvals are obtained.
* Correct GL coding.
* Correct cost centre allocations.
* PO amendments are managed.
* PO closures are completed.

**Financial Controls \& Compliance**


Maintain a strong control environment by ensuring:

* Delegation of Authority is followed.
* Procurement policies are adhered to.
* VAT compliance (where applicable).
* POPIA compliance.
* Supporting documentation is complete.
* Audit\-ready records are maintained.
* Fraud risks are escalated.
* Duplicate payment checks are performed.
* Segregation of duties is maintained.

**Supplier Relations Management**  

* Build positive supplier relationships.
* Resolve escalated supplier issues.
* Manage payment expectations.
* Reduce supplier complaints.
* Monitor supplier service levels.
* Support Procurement where required.


**Stakeholder Management**

* Campus Head Finance
* Campus Senior Management Team
* Budget Holders
* Internal Audit
* External Auditors
* Vendors


Provide guidance on:

* Purchase Orders
* Payment status
* Supplier onboarding
* Invoice requirements
* Policy interpretation

**Reporting**  

  

Prepare and analyse reports including:

* Outstanding invoices
* Vendor ageing
* Payment status
* PO turnaround times
* Freshdesk ticket volumes
* SLA compliance
* Team productivity
* Exceptions
* Duplicate payments
* Month\-end reporting


Provide regular reporting to the Project Manager – Risk \& Financial Analysis.

**Continuous Improvement**  

  

Drive efficiencies by:

* Identifying process improvements
* Reducing manual work
* Supporting automation initiatives
* Improving system utilisation
* Reviewing SOPs
* Updating work instructions
* Supporting system implementations
* Leading change initiatives

**Risk Management**  

* Identify operational risks.
* Investigate payment errors.
* Monitor control failures.
* Implement corrective actions.
* Support internal audits.
* Close audit findings.
* Monitor fraud indicators.

**Competencies / Skills required:**  

* Leadership
* Accountability
* Customer focus
* Collaboration
* Problem solving
* Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
* Microsoft Office
* D365
* Freshdesk
* Financial reporting
* AP controls
* VAT knowledge
* Reconciliations
* Data analysis

**Minimum Qualification Requirements:**  

* Bachelors Degree (NQF level 7\) in Finance

**Work Experience Requirements:**  

  

**Essential:**  

* 3–5 years Accounts Payable experience
* D365 experience preferred
* High\-volume AP environment
* Strong computer literacy
* Good attention to detail and accuracy

**Preferred**

* Relevant Finance Degree
* 2–3 years leading a finance team (Advantageous)
* Higher Education sector
* Multi\-site organisation
* Procurement experience

**Salary:**  

* Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

**Benefits:**  

* Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
* Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
* Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
* Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
* Competitive annual leave allowance for well\-deserved time off and rejuvenation.

**Application Response:**  

* Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews

**Technical Support:**

* Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance : https://hire.simplify.hr/ContactUs

**Emeris** is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.

Team Lead- Accounts Payable

Introduction
   

  

 Provide the business with accurate Revenue and Cost of Sales insights by managing Bill of Materials (BOM) variances and analyzing profitability at item level.
   

  

 Duties \& Responsibilities
   

  

 Financial Management
   

  

* Provide the business with accurate Revenue and Cost of Sales insights by managing Bill of Materials (BOM) variances and analyzing profitability at item level.
* Conduct variance analysis by identifying and investigating differences between standard and actual costs.
* Cost and Selling price management budgeting and forecasting, including modelling and analysis.
* Perform comprehensive profitability analyses across all products to identify opportunities or corrective actions.
* Collaborate with Procurement on risk management to ensure supplier pricing supports overall company profitability.
* Support business units with the processing and costing of assemblies.
* Prepare and distribute daily sales reports.
* Produce weekly and monthly cost analysis reports to support decision\-making.
* Identify cost\-reduction, automation, and continuous improvement opportunities across the plant.
* Track and interpret KPIs such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), scrap and waste levels, production uptime, cost per unit, and margin trends.
* Drive improvements in costing accuracy, financial processes, ERP utilisation, and plant reporting.
* Provide support to divisions by managing and participating in ad\-hoc projects as required.
* Demonstrates strong commercial acumen through effective calculation of trading terms, discounts, rebates, and promotional agreements and improved financial performance.


 Analysis
   

  

* Analyse product\-level profitability, including raw material impacts, process costs, shrinkage, customer profitability and efficiency KPIs.


 Support Business Strategy
   

  

* Support company vision and mission.
* Deliver on KPI's.
* Own and manage BOMS integrity and accuracy, while always investigating opportunities to improve profitability.
* Investigate opportunities to improve controls automate processes, reporting and tasks.
* Deliver on Individual / team goals


 Desired Experience \& Qualification
   

  

* Costing qualification, appropriate tertiary qualification aligned to the job requirements
* Minimum of 3 years commercial accounting experience.
* Must be computer literate \- MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ERP.
* Report writing (BI) \- beneficial.

Cost Accountant at Famous Brands

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Payroll Team Leader to join the Head Office team. The purpose of the role is to effectively supervise and administrate set payroll functions in accordance to Dis-Chem`s business requirements and strategic operations. Maintain employee files and information on the relevant systems and maintain absolute confidentiality thereof. Minimum Requirements Essential: Grade 12 Matric or Senior Certificate and / or a relevant Accounting Qual…

Payroll Team Leader - Midrand

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12\. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values\-based environment and offers learner\-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.


**Curro seeks to appoint a Bursar (full\-time) at Curro Halfway Gardens in Midrand to commence duties in November 2026**


**Vacancy Reference: 29931**
Curro Halfway Gardens has a position available for a Bursar .


*Curro is an equal\-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.*

  

  

**Key performance areas**  

  



* Day\-to\-day management of the finances of the school under the direction of the executive head and regional accountant
* Managing of budgets
* Monitoring of all income and expenditure relating to internal budgets
* Preparing of financial reports for the executive head
* Assist at school functions when required

  


  

**Qualifications, experience and skills**  

  



* Diploma or Degree in line with Bursar expectations and preferably with a major in Accounting, Financial Management, or Commerce. 3 \- 5 years.
* Experience in a financial role, or as a bursar
* Experience in accounting, cash flow management, debtors’ management and contract management (financial element)
* Experience in administration and payroll management
* Excellent computer skills
* Excellent planning, organisational and administrative skills
* A clear criminal record

  

Closing date: **17 September 2026**.

 **Read more about where you will work**

  

PRIMARY SCHOOL

  

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

  

  

**P.S Please view your profile for progress on your application.**  

If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position.  

But don’t be dismayed, next time it might be you.  

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.  

Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.  

  



NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.

a Bursar

**Senior Accounting \| Financial Reporting \| Reconciliations \| Controls**

We are looking for a **Financial Accountant** to join our finance team in a fast\-paced, transaction\-driven environment. This role is suited to an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working with high\-volume transactions, financial controls, reconciliations, reporting and process improvement.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the **accuracy and integrity of financial information**, maintaining strong financial controls, supporting regulatory compliance, and providing meaningful financial insights to management.

Experience in a **POS, payments, retail, e\-commerce or fintech environment** will be highly advantageous.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting \& Month\-End

* Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
* Process and review month\-end journals, accruals and adjustments.
* Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
* Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with IFRS.
* Review inventory journals, stock adjustments and cost\-of\-sales movements.
* Review Shopify and other transactional clearing accounts.
* Review bank reconciliations and cash movements before month\-end sign\-off.
* Review payroll journals and reconciliations from SimplePay.
* Review VAT reconciliations and support tax compliance requirements.
* Assist with annual audit preparation and provide supporting schedules and documentation.
* Review supplier and debtor age analysis.
* Monitor inventory clearing accounts, cost of sales and gross profit margins.

POS, Payments \& Transaction Reconciliations

* Reconcile high\-volume POS transactions and merchant settlements.
* Review payment clearing and settlement accounts.
* Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences and unusual transactions.
* Monitor chargebacks, refunds and related financial impacts.
* Review high\-risk reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
* Drive alignment between accounting systems and transactional platforms.

Inventory \& Stock Control

* Review stock count reports and investigate variances.
* Review inventory adjustment journals and stock movements.
* Review production and manufacturing\-related stock movements.
* Review warehouse reconciliations.
* Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate discrepancies between operational and financial records.
* Coordinate annual cost updates.
* Analyse product profitability and bill of materials.

Reporting \& Financial Analysis

* Prepare monthly financial reporting packs for management.
* Perform sales analysis across all branches.
* Analyse gross profit and product margins.
* Review branch profitability and performance.
* Perform variance analysis and investigate material movements.
* Provide financial insights to support management decision\-making.
* Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.

Financial Controls \& Approvals

* Review journals prior to posting.
* Approve supplier reconciliations.
* Review commissions prior to payment.
* Review payroll reconciliations.
* Review and approve refunds in line with company controls.
* Review high\-risk and key balance sheet reconciliations.
* Identify control weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
* Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a technically strong accountant who is comfortable operating in a **high\-volume, deadline\-driven environment** and has a strong eye for detail.

You should have:

* A relevant accounting qualification, such as **BCom Accounting, BCompt, SAIPA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent**.
* At least **3–5 years' relevant financial accounting experience**, preferably in a high\-volume or transactional environment.
* Strong understanding of accounting principles and **IFRS**.
* Experience preparing and reviewing management accounts.
* Strong reconciliation and month\-end accounting experience.
* Experience with inventory, stock control and cost\-of\-sales accounting.
* Experience with VAT and audit processes.
* Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills.
* Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of transactional data.
* Experience working with ERP/accounting systems and transactional platforms.
* Strong attention to detail and a high level of financial accuracy.
* The ability to investigate discrepancies and see issues through to resolution.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across finance and operational teams.

Advantageous Experience

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

* POS and payment processing environments
* Shopify or e\-commerce platforms
* Fintech or transaction\-driven businesses
* Merchant settlements and payment clearing
* Chargebacks and refunds
* Inventory/manufacturing environments
* SimplePay
* Branch\-level profitability analysis
* High\-volume reconciliations

**Key Attributes**

**We are looking for someone who is:**

* **Analytical** – able to identify trends, variances and anomalies.
* **Detail\-oriented** – committed to accuracy and financial integrity.
* **Commercially minded** – able to translate financial information into useful business insights.
* **Proactive** – takes ownership of issues and drives them to resolution.
* **Controls\-focused** – understands the importance of strong financial governance.
* **Process\-driven** – constantly looks for ways to improve efficiency and accuracy.
* **Comfortable with volume** – able to manage multiple reconciliations, deadlines and priorities.
* **Collaborative** – works effectively with finance, operations, technology and management teams.

**Why Join Us?**

This is an opportunity to join a **dynamic, transaction\-driven business** where finance plays a critical role in supporting growth, operational efficiency and informed decision\-making.

If you do meet the recruitment kindly submit your CV's before the 20th of September 2026 at *recruitment@thesanhair.co.za.*

Pay: From R15 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Financial Accountant

**Overall Purpose of the Job****:**

Prepare and report relevant financial report timeously and accurately.


Perform appropriate risk management.


Act as a trusted financial business partner to the relevant business unit.


Manage compliance to all group policies as well as accounting standards.

 **Key Responsibilities**:

**Budget \& Financial Management**

* Ensure that all financial reports for the business and the Group are prepared timeously and accurately.
* Apply financial tools to prepare requests from business in line with the business plan to achieve business objectives.
* Identify and report out of line situations and suggest corrective action to the business.
* Set and ensure that all accounting principles within the business are monitored.
* Continuously search for financial risk and implement risk mitigation measures.
* Strive to continuously improve the level of financial reporting for the business unit.

**Process Improvement and Efficiency**

* Continuously review key performance areas for the business and identify areas for improvement.
* Continuously challenge the status quo to ensure business sustainability of the organisation’s business model.
* Continuously review current standards thereby ensuring improvement and relevance.
* Prepare best practice recommendations to improve accuracy and efficiencies.
* Identify required system improvements and provides recommendations and benefits to be realised.

**Customer Service Delivery \- Corporate**

* Build strategic partnerships with internal and external customers to achieve business objectives.
* Identify and manage stakeholder expectations, ensuring alignment with Financial Strategy
* Identify business needs and required improvements and implement or provide recommendations for consideration.

**People Management**

* Manage own personal development through performance management and talent management processes.
* Request training and feedback on performance and strive to improve based on these interventions.
* Adhere to the Group's values and leadership.

**Requirements:**

* CIMA with 5 years\+ experience or BCom (Honours) with 5 years\+ experience.
* Take personal accountability and responsibility for all issues facing the department, work as a team and mentor /coach new employees as required.
* Communicate with your line manager regularly and make recommendations on improving efficiencies in the department

Management Accountant - SecureDrive

Introduction
   

  

 Under the direction of the Group Tax Manager, the Group Tax Accountant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with SA and International tax legislations, as well as ensuring the integrity of the Group's tax GL accounts in line with supporting Revenue Authority's documents.
   

  

 Duties \& Responsibilities
   

  

* Submit VAT returns and ensure that payments are made timeously
* Submit provisional Tax returns and ensure that payments are made timeously
* Submit Sugar Beverage Levy returns and ensure payments are made timeously
* Submit withholding taxes timeously
* Submit annual income tax returns timeously
* Assist with compilation of responses to SARS queries and audits
* Provide Financial Managers with correct Ledger codes and ensure that payments have been allocated accordingly
* Check SARS correspondence regularly and assist with preparation of SARS responses
* Obtain Tax Compliance Status(TCS) from SARS and determine non\-compliance
* Reconcile Tax liability and VAT accounts in the Ledger with SARS statements
* Maintain the General Ledger for current and deferred Tax accounts. This includes preparing journal entries, accounts analysis and reconciliation and closing books monthly
* Assist External Auditors at Year\-End including preparation of schedules, providing supporting documentation and explaining procedures
* Ensure statutory compliance throughout Famous Brands Group in respect of all Taxes
* To review the Tax Asset Register to ensure correct treatment of assets purchases, disposals, scrapping and expensing
* Recording and safe keeping of documentation
* Assist with accurate forecasts (budgets / profit forecasts, performance outlook and cash forecasts) across the Group
* To keep abreast with tax changes
* Perform ad\-hoc projects for specific companies


 Desired Experience \& Qualification
   

  

* B. Com Accounting Degree or B. Tech Accounting (Required)
* Post Graduate Tax Honours / Diploma (Advantageous)
* Experience with filing of returns and liaison with SARS

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