ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

The successful candidate will be amongst other be expected to;

Financial Management and Accounting

review routine journal entries and ensure attachments of the relevant supporting documentation to ensure accuracy of trial balance; produce accurate accounts with supporting schedules and present the results to the manager: Financial Accounting and finance management; prepare accurate General Ledger reconciliation on a monthly basis with supporting documentation and resolve reconciling items timeously; review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures; Analyse the Statement of Financial performance and Statement of Financial position variances and provide reasons for the variances; Review all accounts from the relevant systems, identify and resolve any findings or discrepancies; Review subsidiary ledger for accurate recording of accounts receivable transactions; Ensure that creditors are settled within prescribed time frames and as per Standard Operating Procedures; Oversee the cash flow management function and processing (i.e. bank, petty cash and cash flow forecasts); Prepare and submit all statutory returns i.e. PAYE, Income tax etc; Review the accuracy, validity and completeness of the processing of creditors invoices and ensure that errors are corrected prior to actioning; Produce expenditure budget using the latest forecast information and compile consolidated budgets at consolidated and cost centre levels; Contribute towards the implementation and maintenance of adequate budget control procedures, including internal and external reports; Assist with the financial statement process through compiling relevant financial information and summarising the financial status in preparation of interim and quarterly financial statement; Provide support in the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with the PFMA, and Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP); Perform cash management functions for BMA in consultation with the Manager: Financial Accounting; Check, review and sign off debtors, creditors and bank reconciliations; Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations; Perform monthly asset reconciliations and monthly spot check verification of assets; Ensure that fixed assets registry and insurance is timeously updated; Assist with the management of fixed assets; Coordinate the month-end close and reporting.

Risk and Compliance

Assist in the establishment, maintenance and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and guidelines relating to the Financial Accounting; Preparation of management reports, financial statements and other financial related reports and correspondence; Assist both internal and external auditors in execution of their audits and ensure all documents needed for the audit are provided and matters are resolved; Ensure financial procedures and process maps and internal controls are adhered too; Ensure policies are reviewed, developed and implemented in line with relevant legislature; Provide input into the business unit’s risk register in consultation with the Manager; Financial Accounting; Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks; Maintain quality risk management standards in line with relevant requirements; Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements; Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity; Oversee the maintenance and enforcement of all Financial Management and Accounting related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity; Ensure adherence in the team to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.

Stakeholder Management and Relations

Ensure sound relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Engaging with the right internal stakeholders to ensure they gain understanding of operational financial issues, cost-saving goals, value-add, compliance and organizational input moving forward; Ensure internal customer service and satisfaction; Build and maintain relationships with all BMA officers including EXCO, MANCO for the purposes of expectations management and knowledge sharing; Provide advocacy on matters related to management financial accounting activities to make informed decisions; Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required; Convene and attend meetings and present findings and business cases to relevant stakeholders when required; Implement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the tactical work plans to impact stakeholders; Attend industry related forums, conferences and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement; Implement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the operational plans to impacted stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• An undergraduate qualification at NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA in Accounting.
• Added membership of SAICA/SAIPA Articles will be added as advantage.
• B. Com Honors (NQF8) will be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience

• 5 years' experience at supervisory level in financial accounting, financial analysis, accounts receivables /payables management /budget management.

Knowledge

• Generally Recognised Accounting Practices (GRAP)
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• National Treasury Regulations
• King Governance Code
• SAGE ERP System
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Employment Equity Act
• Skills Development Levy Act
• Border Management Authority Act,2020

Other requirements

• Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role
• May be required to work overtime
• Valid driver’s License

The BMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and workforce diversity preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the BMA employment equity plan. The BMA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised positions.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to confirm the appropriate NQF level and to provide proof of such evaluation report.

• Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to an interview and technical assessment(s) (which assesses the candidate's demonstrated professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties).
• Candidates potentially considered suitable after the interview and technical test(s) for senior positions, will be subjected to a competency assessment(which tests the candidate's demonstrated proficiency in the professional dimensions attached to the level of the post);
• Employment suitability checks will be conducted on the shortlisted candidates (credit, criminal, citizenship, employment references and qualification verifications);
• Appointments will be subjected to a mandatory vetting/security clearance appropriate to the level of the position.

NB: This position is being re-advertised, and candidates who previously applied are encouraged to reapply should they still be interested in the position.

Closing date: 01 September 2026