Officer: Financial Control

The Organisation requires the services of an Officer: Financial Control in the Chief Financial Officer Division. This position will be based in Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Location

Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)

Requirements

• Should be in possession of a Diploma in Finance or Accounting.
• An Honours Degree will serve as an added advantage.
• Should have 3 – 5 years’ experience in financial administration, general ledger reconciliation and VAT returns.
• An Experience in project management and accounting will serve as an added advantage.
• Should have knowledge of computer literacy.
• Should have knowledge of financial systems.
• Should have knowledge of SANParks policies and procedures.
• Should have knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Should have knowledge of General Ledger reconciliations.
• Should have knowledge in VAT compilation.
• Should have knowledge of lease and loan administration.
• Should have knowledge of stock administration.
• Should have knowledge of project administration.
• Should have knowledge of GRAP Standards.

Skills and Competencies:

• Computer literacy.
• Attention to detail.
• Time Management.
• Planning and organising.
• Effective communication.
• Problem solving.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Risk management and compliance.
• Strategic financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist to prepare the relevant notes for the AFS/IFS in accordance with GRAP accounting standards.
• Assist in performing special analysis of complex technical matters as required and recommend solutions to complex business issues.
• Oversee the assessment of internal systems controls within your area and identify gaps and recommend strategies for improvement.
• Contribute to the development of financial policies and processes.
• Ensure adherence to legislative requirements and deadlines.
• Registration and co-ordinating of projects according to the agreements.
• Perform projects’ accounting functions including billing of projects.
• Prepare journal entries to recognise income and classify expenses.
• Compile fundraising schedule and send to fundraising team.
• Monitor, close and communicate overspent projects to the relevant project managers.
• Ensure billing control accounts are zero on monthly basis.
• Complete Accurate notes for financial statements. Manage and reconcile all general ledger accounts relevant to special projects.
• Monitoring and controlling of own assets.
• Review financial reports to ensure errors are prevented and/or detected for example.
• misallocations, omissions, and the need for changes in operational processed.
• Co-ordinate 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 SM’s to obtain information pertinent to reports prepared.
• Administer investment portfolio of the organisation.
• Perform project accounting functions.
• Administer the parks development fund and land acquisition fund.
• Monitor and report on sections monthly expenditure.
• Responsible for all VAT administration and control functions
• Perform VAT reconciliation for SANParks.
• Submit returns to SARS and hand payment to the bank supervisor.
• Engage with SARS on any VAT matter.
• Assist Senior Manager to coordinate annual training on Special project administration.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to finance staff on accounting within the different categories of special projects.

Please Note

SANParks is an equal employer, preference will be given to people with disabilities.

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority.

SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Salary

R501 165.00 – R701 610.00 Annual Package

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should fill the application form on the following link or scan the QR Code:

https://forms.office.com/r/uiy5UFHXqC

Candidates should also forward their applications, which should consist of a covering letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s) and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months) to the following address:

Human Resources Division

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

Fax: 086 295 4078

E-mail: recruitments1@sanparks.org

Due to the high volumes of applications, we receive, you are required to quote the vacancy you are applying for with a reference number as a subject line. Reference NO: OFCSP001.

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.

Closing Date

21 August 2026