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WORKING ON FIRE (WOF)
 


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FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Fixed-term position
Location: Free State Provincial Office, Bloemfontein
Closing Date: Friday, 25 March 2022
Send Application to: talentad-fs@wofire.co.za
Duration: Fixed Term Contract of Employment until 05 January 2023
 
Job Profile:
Working on Fire, a poverty relief programme is seeking to appoint a Financial Controller for its Free State Provincial Office, to capture financial transactions accurately within agreed timeframes as per financial policies and procedures.
Reports to: Operationally, Provincial General Manager, Functionally Finance Manager  
                    
Key Performance Areas:
  • Processing customer and supplier invoices and distributing customer invoices and statements.
  • Report on discrepancies in Debtors and Creditors Age Analysis and keep customers and supplier master file information up to date.
  • Reconciliation of customer and supplier accounts.
  • Capturing/preparing and processing customer and supplier payments.
  • Establish and maintain proper relationships with customers and suppliers.
  • Filing and focusing on bookkeeping and general administrative tasks.
  • Responsible for cashbook and petty cash management.
  • Preparation of monthly reports.
  • Assist in budget preparation and monitoring.
  • Assist with preparation of information for external and internal audits.
  • Maintain a fixed asset register.
  • Any ad hoc duties required by the supervisor.
 
Job Requirements:
  • Grade 12
  • Bookkeeping or Accounting Qualification
  • Minimum of 3 years in a bookkeeper or Financial Controller environment
  • Computer literate – Pastel Partner/Evolution and MS Office
  • Sound knowledge of bookkeeping and related processes
  • Valid driver’s license and own vehicle
  • Own laptop and cell phone is required

Skills:
  • Professional responsibility
  • Practice
  • Solid financial acumen
  • Analytical
  • Focus on detail and accuracy
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Reliable
  • Strong work ethic
  • Flexible, ability to work in a team, take and give instructions
 
 
Submit CV together with a motivational letter to: talentad-fs@wofire.co.za
 
NOTE: Clearly indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for.
 
COVID-19 Vaccine Intent:
WOF has a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination plan in place and as such all applicants will be required to submit a vaccination certificate to be considered in the selection process.
 
If you have not had a response from us within 30 days after the closing date, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful. In line with the EEA, preference will be given to those applicants whose appointment will address the demographic imbalances in our work force profile.


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AUDIT, RISK & COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
Fixed-term position
Preferred Location: Midrand, Gauteng or Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Closing Date: Friday, 25 March 2022 (closing date extended)
Please note that candidates who have already submitted their applications for this position, need not do so again. 
Send Application to: talentad@wofire.co.za
Duration: Fixed Term Contract of Employment until 05 January 2023
 
Job Profile:
The Audit & Quality Assurance Department seeks to appoint an Audit, Risk & Compliance Specialist to coordinate specific processes and support various functions within the organisation, such as audit activities, monitoring compliance by providing assurance and guidance with compliance of statutory requirements, annual plan of operations, policies and procedures in line with relevant standards of the organisation. The role also includes Risk management and monitoring and evaluation functions.
Reports to: Executive: Audit, Risk & Quality Assurance
 
Key Performance Areas:
  1. Audit Management
  2. Assist in tracking of prior audit findings (internal and external) to ensure corrective actions have been implemented.
  3. Recommend revisions and/or additions to policies and procedures in order to improve operations as well as internal controls.
  4. Assist in the performance of analysis or conduct projects as requested by the Executive: Audit, Risk and Quality Assurance.
  5. Respond to ad hoc requests to address control issues on new business processes, policies and procedures, and provide consultative services to management.
  6. Assist with coordinating of various internal and external audits by outside parties.
 
  1. Compliance Management
  2. Collaborate with all (HCM, Ops, IT, Health & Safety etc.) departments to monitor enforcement of contractual requirements, policies and procedures, standards and regulations.
  3. Coordinate with different department managers to review all departmental policies.
  4. Review of and recommendation of improvements on company policies and regulations.
  5. Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
  6. Prepare compliance related reports for management as appropriate
  7. Evaluate the efficiency of controls and assist the business in improving them continuously.
  8. Reviewing of control systems in place to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies.
  9. Conduct internal investigation of compliance issues as and when required.
  10. Assess product, compliance, or operational risks and recommend improvements or corrective actions to assist in mitigating risk
  11. Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes
  12. Advise internal management or business partners on the implementation or operation of compliance programs.
  13. Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews
  14. Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress.
  15. Assist in verifying that all firm and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.
 
  1. Risk Management
  2. Establish effective risk registers and that the risk process is understood by responsible parties
  3. Ensure that the risk registers are properly maintained on a quarterly basis.
  4. Assist in the development and maintenance of an assessment framework that brings together the assurance activities of Working on Fire where they relate to the risk register.
  5. Communicate significant audit findings to the Executive: Audit, Risk and Quality Assurance
 
  1. Monitoring & Evaluation
  2. Assist with the development and implementation of a Monitoring and Evaluation standard operating procedures (filling, record keeping, data validation etc.)
  3. Working closely with the programme managers to ensure timeous feedback to the management and DFFE
  4. Assist Project Management Department with Co-ordination and gathering of data for validation of projects undertaken at site level.
  5. Collate data for preparation of reports, presentations, and publications on deficiencies noted in the Monitoring and Evaluation process above.
  6. Maintain regular contact with sites throughout the month to check progress on KPI targets.
  7. General Monitoring and Evaluation and co-ordination / administration support as may be needed from time to time
  8. Monitor and follow-up on the implementation status of the recommendations made by Executive: Audit, Risk & Compliance and the agreed management action plans
  9. Any other duties as requested by the Executive: Audit, Risk and Quality Assurance
 
Job Requirements:
  • Appropriate Diploma or Degree (Audit, Governance, Risk, Compliance, Monitoring and Evaluation) and/or Minimum five (5) years working experience in these relevant fields
  • Experience in Integrated Fire Management systems and related processes
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) added advantage
  • Understanding of process improvement principles including root cause analysis
  • Ability to contextualize and understand impact of deficient controls on risk exposure
  • Knowledgeable in Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines
  • Inherent Requirement: Extensive travel
  • Own laptop and cell phone is required
 
Skills:
  • Decision making skills
  • Communication skills (verbal, written, electronic)
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Planning Skills
  • Building relationships (internal/external all levels).
 
 
NOTE: Clearly indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for.
 
COVID-19 Vaccine Intent:
WOF has a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination plan in place and as such all applicants will be required to submit a vaccination certificate to be considered in the selection process.
 
If you have not had a response from us within 30 days after the closing date, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful. In line with the EEA, preference will be given to those applicants whose appointment will address the demographic imbalances in our work force profile.