SOUTH AFRICAN LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND (SALB) VACANCIES

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SOUTH AFRICAN LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND (SALB)
 

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Employment Opportunity (Re: Advertisement) 
 
The South African Library for the Blind is a Schedule 3A Public Entity, an agency of the National Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, and is governed by the provisions of the South African Library for the Blind Act, 91 of 1998. 
Applications are invited from suitably qualified South African citizens for the following 3-year contract position to commence on 1 November 2024 or earlier: 
 
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT 
3 YEAR CONTRACT TERM 
 
OVERVIEW OF POST: 
The main responsibility of the Project Accountant is to render a comprehensive and professional accounting and financial administrative function in terms of projects funded by Conditional Grants within the SA Library for the Blind (SALB). This function will also facilitate budget allocation, track expenditure patterns for the provincial, national and donation funding, support and work collaboratively with the general finance section within the SALB, and the incumbent will report to the Office of the CFO. 
 
Minimum Requirements: 

• A completed NQF 6 or higher-level qualification in Accounting/Finance. 
• 5 years working experience in an accounting/bookkeeping/financial administrative position, preferably in the public sector. 
• Intermediate or higher-level experience in the Ms Office Suite, particularly MS Excel and Ms Word. 
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in computer based financial systems including but not limited to SAGE Pastel. 
• The ability to perform bookkeeping functions up to at least trial balance effectively and efficiently. 
• Good understanding of accounting principles and ability to analyse financial statements and reports. 
• An ability to prepare, manage and review budgets, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc financial reports, including narrative reports thereto. 
• Good working knowledge and exposure to budgeting and reporting to oversight bodies and National Treasury in terms of the customised reporting templates. 

 
Other skills and attributes: 

• Good (English) written and verbal communication skills. 
• A highly motivated, detail oriented and deadline driven individual who is well organised and able to prioritize workload. 
• Strong time management skills, and multi-tasking ability. 
• Good interpersonal skills. 

 
The following competencies will be advantageous: 

• At least two years’ work experience in a supervisory capacity in a financial section within the Public Sector. 
• Good working knowledge of GRAP, IFRS, the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SCM and related Acts and prescripts. 
• Having worked and actively participated in Bid Processes (from preparation of specification documents, invitation of bids/tenders and quotations, tender and or specification briefing meetings, record management of SCM documents, participating in review and in adjudication committees, and other related functions. 
• Previous experience in internal and external audits, particularly in the Public Sector. 
• Practical knowledge and exposure to preparation of AFS, and National Treasury financial templates. 
• An ability to inspect and advise on corrections required on payroll processing and statutory reporting in terms of payroll matters (e.g. Tax reconciliations, Workman’s Compensation, Statistical reporting, etc.). 
• Working experience of electronic banking processing. 
• Proven track record and experience in systems with proficiency in data analytics and report writing skills.

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All-inclusive Remuneration Package: R467 670 CTC per annum 
 
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements that would like to apply for the position should submit a Letter of application together with a Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications of his/her SA ID to: Ms Glynis Bentley at Sheldon Recruitment at email address [email protected]
Contact number 043 735 1773. 
 
Closing date for applications: 16:00 on 06 September 2024 
 
PLEASE NOTE: 

• Applications from suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, particularly persons with disabilities, youth and woman are encouraged. 
• Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo competency testing. 
• SALB reserves the right not to appoint any person to this position. 
• Original certificates and/or testimonials may be requested from shortlisted candidates for verification purposes before confirming an appointment. 
• Certification of documentation in support of this application may not be older than 6 months.

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