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INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA)
350 Witch-hazel Avenue, Eco Point Office Park Eco Park, Centurion. Private Bag X10, Highveld Park 0169 Telephone number: (012) 568 3000 
 
JOB TITLE : Financial Specialist 
JOB LEVEL : D4
SALARY : Total Annual Package (CTC) – R1,134,649.00 
LOCATION : ICASA (Head Office – Eco Park, Centurion) 
POSITION STATUS : Permanent 
 
 
Purpose of the job 
Designs; revises and/or implements accounting procedures in accordance with accounting principles/standards and treasury requirements. Conducts surveys to prepare recommendations for improvements; controls; new methods; and other changes to improve the efficiency of accounting systems. Preparation for quarterly and annual financial reports; and annual audits. 
 
Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Chief Financial Officer(CFO) and the responsibilities include: ● Financial control, policy and procedure advice ● Quality Assurance ● Planning/Strategy ● Project Finance Coordination ● Advice and support on financial matters ● Playing overarching role on Supply Chain Management, Management Accounting, National Revenue Fund (NRF) and also supporting CFO ● Interaction with Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) on issues relating to audit activities. 
 
 
Qualifications and Experience: ● Honours/4 degree (NQF L8) CA(SA) advantage. ● 4 – 7 Years managerial Experience ● 5 – 10 Years professional Experience ● 8 – 10 Years working Experience ● Qualified CA(SA) ● Post articles audit experience in public sector ● Knowledge of using financial systems such JDE & CaseWare will be added advantage. 
 
Key Competencies and Attributes: ● Results driven ● Analytical Thinking ● Attention to detail ● Able to work and make decisions under pressure ● Project management ● Financial systems, processes and technology ● Interpersonal Skills ● Excellent Communicator (written and verbal/ presentation skills) ● Resilience and influential ● Solid experience in public sector ● extensive experience in accounting and reporting ● Financial and Management Accounting ● extensive experience in auditing ● experience at senior management level.
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Closing Date: 29 March 2020. 
 
To apply for this position, please visit https://www.icasa.org.za/pages/careers.
 
ICASA is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment 
 
• If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. 
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
• It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 
• It is also the responsibility of the applicant to obtain evaluation and certification of the Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL). 
• Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply. 
• ICASA reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
• Appointment is subject to a positive security clearance, verification of the applicant’s documents (Qualifications) and reference checks. 
• Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. 
 
• CVs from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.