TRANSPORT EDUCATION & TRAINING AUTHORITY (TETA) VACANCIES

​SENIOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (6 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT) (GAUTENG)
Reference Number TA-60
 
Description
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
1. Provide Support to Stakeholders
1.1. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, such as the Department of Higher Education and Training, the National Treasury, the SETA banking institutions and Auditors;
1.2. Ability to respond to queries and provide relevant information to the Business Units/Chambers timeously.
 
2. Financial Reporting
2.1. Assess and review monthly management accounts to ensure completeness, accuracy, and validity of all material amounts and balances;
2.2. Prepare and/or review GRAP-compliant Annual Financial Statements with supporting schedules;
2.3. Prepare and/or review annual budgets, MTEF/ENE, and in-year budget monitoring and reporting;
2.4. Prepare and/or review the National Treasury and Department of Higher Education and Training reports;
2.5. Prepare and/or review and posting of entries into the General Ledger;
2.6. Oversee and manage the mandatory grants expenditure process;
2.7. Review and release payments;
2.8. Maintain an effective and transparent system of account management, risk management, internal controls, income, expenditure, asset and budget management;
2.9. Ensure compliance with PFMA, Treasury regulations, Grants regulations and other prescripts applicable to the finance and SCM environments;
2.10.Implement plans to ensure that transactions are timely processed in accordance with the applicable legislative framework;
2.11.Review of commitments listings (Discretionary grants and administrative-related commitments);
2.12.Carry out any other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Finance Manager and the Chief Financial Officer.
 
3. Management Responsibility
3.1. Identify and monitor team and individual goals;
3.2. Manage staff time, attendance and leave according to policy;
3.3. Ensure completion of performance agreements and appraisals of self and staff on or before the due date;
3.4. Manage/ monitor and check on personal development plans submission, approval and implementation;
3.5. Ensure Job profiles are updated and signed annually;
3.6. Ensure communication with department staff and following up department goals;
3.7. Ensure no repeat findings in the AG management report and implement corrective actions on existing findings;
3.8. Ensure no repeat findings in the internal audit report and implement corrective actions on existing findings;
3.9. Monitor and check on employee capacity needs.
 
Requirements
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1. Experience and Qualification
• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting, Finance Management or Accounting Sciences and completed articles.
  A postgraduate qualification in accounting will be an added advantage;
• A CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent will be an added advantage;
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Management Accountant or in a financial management and/or auditing
  environment, 2 years’ experience of which should be at a supervisory level;
• Must be a registered member of at least one (1) Finance Professional Body;
• Experience in Financial Management Framework within the corporate or public sector, particularly in the SETA environment, will be advantageous;
• Extensive experience, a thorough knowledge of GRAP and all computerised accounting systems standards;
• Proficiency in financial reporting software and Microsoft Office packages with advanced Excel skills;
• Experience in dealing with internal and external audit engagements;
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping;
• Understand business risks and have the technical knowledge to implement appropriate controls.

2. Knowledge and Skills
2.1 Knowledge and understanding of:
• Business Administration;
• Financial management and business systems knowledge including Accounting Software and MS Office;
• Financial Management and Management Accounting;
• GRAP;
• Information Technology Management;
• Programme Management;
• Relationship Management;
• Risk Management and Corporate Governance;
• Strategic Planning and Budget Management;
• A good understanding of Supply Chain Management processes and procedures;
• Legislations as follows; PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SDA, SDLA, BCEA, Contracting Laws, Tax Laws and other relevant legislation.
 
2.2 Skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills;
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to distil complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders;
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements;
• Must be a self-driven individual with the following skills: Strategic capability and leadership, Finance Management, and Project Management;
• In addition, the individual must have problem-solving, analytical, and excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage people and performance management systems;
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure, ensuring the accuracy of information.

​Only interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements should submit their detailed CV and cover letter. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). 
 
The closing date for all applications is Wednesday, 23 July 2025.
 
Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
 
Work Level Management
Job Type Temp
Salary Market Related
Duration 
EE Position No
Location Gauteng
 
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