SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS (SABS)
SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR Details Closing Date2024/03/18 Reference Number SAB240213-1 Job Title Senior Legal Advisor Job Type Permanent Branch Office of the CEO Division Office of the CEO Department Compliance Risk and Legal Services Job Grade D2 Number of Positions 1 Location - Town / City Pretoria Location – Province Gauteng Location – Country South Africa Minimum Education Level Bachelors Degree | Advanced Diploma Job Category Legal Job Advert Summary About SABS The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS), promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services, and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace. SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy. Please note that application received after the closing date will not be considered. Purpose Statement To provide specialist legal counsel, support and guidance to the SABS on a wide range of legal matters including commercial issues and corporate transactions, regulatory and compliance, Intellectual Property, and litigation management. Minimum Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities Functional Management
Risk and Compliance Management
Stakeholder Management
Attachment: Advert - Senior Legal Advisor.pdf (89.80 kb) Policy We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals. PLEASE APPLY HERE
IFRS SPECIALIST (6 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT) Details Closing Date 2024/03/18 Reference Number SAB240307-1 Job Title IFRS Specialist (6 Months Fixed Term Contract) Job Type Fixed Term Contract Branch Finance Division Finance Department Financial Reporting Job Grade D2 Number of Positions 1 Location - Town / City Pretoria Location – Province Gauteng Location – Country South Africa Minimum Education Level Honours Degree | Postgraduate Diploma Job Category Finance Job Advert Summary About SABS The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS), promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services, and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace. SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy. Please note that application received after the closing date will not be considered. Purpose Statement To provide finance reporting team with technical accounting support. Minimum Requirements • CA (SA) or ACCA with at least 5 years’ post articles experience; • Proven track record of preparing IFRS, PFMA and Companies Act compliant annual financial statements; • Extensive knowledge of IFRS; PFMA; Companies Act and other public sector legislation; • Previous work experience with the AGSA would be an added advantage; • Ability to operate in a highly pressurised environment, with quick turnaround times; • Ability to deal with complex matters and provide integrated solutions; • Experience with CaseWare or Draftworx full IFRS annual financial statements preparation application Duties and Responsibilities • Provide Finance Reporting team with technical accounting support during preparation and execution of the year-end audit. • Production of fully compliant group and subsidiary financial statements, in line with relevant frameworks and legislation within prescribed timelines. • Play key role in financial statement production process, through identification and drafting of new disclosure requirements, documentation of required accounting policies. • Technical guidance and application of the latest developments, changes, and interpretations of IFRS standards for SABS Group. • Assessment and implication testing of the latest developments, changes, and interpretations of IFRS standards for SABS Group. • Analyze complex accounting issues, transactions, and contracts to determine the appropriate IFRS treatment. • Preparation of IFRS and PFMA compliant financial statements on Draftworx. • Provide technical advice and guidance to finance teams, ensuring the accurate application of IFRS standards in financial statements and related disclosures. • Conduct research on emerging accounting and reporting issues and perform in-depth analysis to determine their impact on financial reporting. • Stay informed about industry best practices and assess their relevance to the organization. • Ensure accounting policies forming part of the annual financial statements aligns with IFRS standards. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including internal auditors, financial statements review consultants, tax experts, and legal counsel, to address complex accounting issues and ensure alignment with IFRS principles. • Technical support and review of the computation of income and deferred taxation in line with South African Tax Laws and IFRS. • Liaise with external auditors during the audit process and provide necessary support on IFRS application and treatment during the audit of financial statements. • Amend annual financial statement to include recommendations from auditors, that are signed off for correction by the Head: Financial Reporting. • Ensure that financial statements and disclosures are in compliance with IFRS standards, ensuring all assertions are addressed. • Provide technical expertise and guidance on complex accounting issues and assumptions and ensuring consistent application from the previously audited financial year. • Resolve general accounting and operational issues and disputes, escalating as required or coordinating with various business units. Policy We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals. PLEASE APPLY HERE
MANAGER: FACILITIES MAINTENANCE Details Closing Date 2024/03/18 Reference Number SAB240222-1 Job Title Manager: Facilities Maintenance Job Type Permanent Branch Corporate Services Division Facilities Department Facilities Maintenance Job Grade D4 Number of Positions 1 Location - Town / City Pretoria Location – Province Gauteng Location – Country South Africa Minimum Education Level Bachelors Degree | Advanced Diploma Job Category Facilities Job Advert Summary About SABS Working for the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) opens the mind to the world around you. The South African Bureau of Standards offers diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider of choice and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace Purpose Statement To develop, implement and manage planned and preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance plans and to oversee the maintenance and repair of the common-use facilities and to manage the activities of the Facilities Maintenance business unit. Minimum Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities Operational Management
Functional Management
Risk and Compliance Management
Financial Management
Attachment: Advert Manager Facilities Maintenance.pdf (206.87 kb) Policy We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals. PLEASE APPLY HERE AUDIT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (6 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT) Details Closing Date 2024/03/18 Reference Number SAB240307-2 Job Title Audit Management Specialist (6 Months Fixed Term Contract) Job Type Fixed Term Contract Branch Finance Division Finance Department Financial Reporting Job Grade D2 Number of Positions 1 Location - Town / City Pretoria Location – Province Gauteng Location – Country South Africa Minimum Education Level Honours Degree | Postgraduate Diploma Job Category Finance Job Advert Summary About SABS The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS), promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services, and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace. SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy. Please note that application received after the closing date will not be considered. Purpose Statement To manage end-to-end audit preparation processes, while ensuring adherence to established timelines. Minimum Requirements • B.Com/ B Comm (Hons) with 8 years post articles (SAICA signed-off) experience; • CA (SA), ACCA of CIA will be an added advantage; • Previous work experience with the AGSA would be an added advantage; • At least 5 years external and internal audit management experience; • Proven track record of preparing audit files that are IFRS, PFMA and Companies Act compliant annual financial statements; • Proven track record of designing and implementing systems of control, ultimately leading to a positive audit outcome; • Proven track record of leading and liason for AGSA audits; • Extensive knowledge of IFRS; PFMA; Companies Act and other public sector legislation; • Ability to operate in a highly pressurised environment, with quick turnaround times; • Ability to deal with complex matters and provide integrated solutions; • Experience with Draftworx or Caseware in preparing working papers and annual financial statements Duties and Responsibilities • Manage end-to-end audit preparation processes, while ensuring adherence to established timelines. • Document end-to-end audit preparation processes, including month-end financial accounting procedures for training and capacitation of the financial accounting business unit and ultimate implementation. • Maintain accurate and organized records (manual and electronic) of account balance and transaction working papers and documentation following best practice and established audit file preparation standards and protocols. • Assist the SABS with pre-audit preparation and project management. • Manage and guide with reconciliation of sub-ledger control accounts to GL accounts. • Manage and guide with reconciliation of GL accounts to account balances as well as reconciliations to working papers. • Ensure alignment of electronic and manual audit file to approved and published annual financial statements before submission to relevant treasury, shareholders, AGSA and SNG Grant Thornton. • Liaise with external auditors during the audit process and provide necessary support for the audit of financial statements; • Analysis and updating of audit workpapers and ensuring consistent treatment with prior year audited working papers or adherence to new accounting requirements. • Prepare accounting, finance and operational personnel for the audit process. • Assist with liaison to auditors and key stakeholders to provide audit support through each phase of the audit, working along with the SFA. • Ensure that audit requests provided to auditors are accurate, complete, and have been reviewed and approved prior to submission to auditors. • Assist in addressing all findings raised by the AGSA, SNG Grant Thornton and internal audit department. • Assist IFRS specialist with identifying and applying intercompany reconciliations, ensuring consistent treatment from the prior year. • Provide valuable insights and recommendations based on audit findings to improve financial controls, operational efficiency, and risk management, post the audit. • Resolve general accounting and operational issues and disputes, escalating as required or coordinating with various business units. Policy We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals. PLEASE APPLY HERE
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