NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC)

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT 

Type of Position Permanent 

Reporting to Chief Financial Officer 

Based: Pretoria 

Reference No: NAMC/2026/MA/020

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting or Related Financial Qualifications. Post -graduate Degree will serve as an advantage. 4 – 5 years’ minimum management accountant experience, of which 3 years must preferably be in a public sector entity. Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or other recognized qualification). CA(SA) added advantage. Excellent numeracy and analytical skills. Accountable and handle figures with integrity.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Principles and practice of financial accounting, Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines.

• Public entity budgeting and reporting process.

• Knowledge of Sage Evolution and VIP Payroll, Caseware

• Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP). Asset Management principles and guidelines.

• Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and anti-corruption and fraud prevention measures.

• Medium Term Strategic Framework (government priorities) and Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE).

• Framework for managing performance information.

• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills.

• Accountable and handle figures with integrity

KEY FOCUS AREA

1. Financial Management

• Prepare and submit quarterly reports to DALRRD and National Treasury.

• Produce detailed annual cash flow forecasts to form the basis for the working capital.

• Monitor expenditure trends and reports on variances on a monthly basis.

• Prepare monthly management expenditure reports

• Prepare cash flow projections linked to the annual budget.

• Manage the budget process for NAMC.

• Compile quarterly expenditure report for Management, Audit & Risk Committee and Council.

• Compile Treasury regulations and the PFMA checklist on a quarterly basis.

• Keep abreast of National Treasury, developments and other regulatory requirements.

• Review financial data for accuracy, correctness and completeness.

• Actively participate in the Extended Management Committee as required.

• Assist with the development and presentation of finance policies and procedures to the organisation.

2. Budgeting

• Discuss budget against actual expenditure with senior managers on a monthly basis.

• Prepare MTEF budget submission and submit to DALRRD and Treasury as per deadlines

• Provide advice and reports to management and staff in the development of budgets, budget methodology and management of budgets.

• Manage the assets of NAMC, this includes maintenance of fixed assets register, reconciliations and annual review of useful lives of assets, etc

• Prepare monthly reconciliation for various general ledger accounts, e.g., leave provision, prepayments, accruals, assets, etc

3. Reporting

• Provide advice and reports management and staff in the development of budgets, budget methodology and management of budgets.

• Manage the preparation of monthly management reports.

• Investigate anomalies and variances; provide ad hoc reports as required by management.

• Provide historical financial data and analysis as requested.

4. Compliance and Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements relating to financial control, financial management and accounting.

• To analyse processing and procedural requirements and recommend standard procedures and systems to be followed across the organisation.

• Ensure suitable internal controls are in place and assist in the training of staff in new processes or procedures.

• Assist with preparations and execution of internal and external Audits.

• Ensure quality of the work submitted is of a standard required within the division.

• Ensure that all audit queries are addressed in timely manner

Closing date: 28 August 2026

Please visit www.namc.co.za.

The NAMC reserves the right to withdraw, amend or not fill the position.