SARS Career Opportunities: Financial Accountant X5

Career Opportunities: Financial Accountant X3 (Fixed Term Contract) (10750)

Please note these are a Fixed Term Contract Positions.

About the Position

An exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled, results driven, self-directed / self motivated, passionate person who can work and deliver independently in an extremely pressurised environment, with multiple cross-functional teams, various internal and external stakeholders and multiple IT systems/tools. The key deliverables of the role include the managing and allocation of funding internally and the proficiency in implementing end-to-end Finance related processes to enable execution of cluster objectives. The person must have an adequate understanding of the Finances and related processes in an IT and Project environment and must be familiar with the latest developments in the IT world and know how these changes impact on the Finances of the business unit.

 

Attention to detail and accuracy are prerequisites, and the individual must be able to follow and give guidance on complex financial transactions, especially when new Tenders (largely in an IT environment) are issued and/or new contracts are negotiated and entered into.  Giving sound financial advice during these processes are critical.

 

The candidate must have a clear understanding of the strategy of SARS and how it impacts the 9 strategic objectives of the various clusters. She/he must be able to plan the intricate budgeting/forecasting processes and hold key players accountable for delivery of their various inputs. She/he must have a comprehensive understanding or aptitude to understand actual performance against forecast and be able to source meaningful reasons for budget variances considering internal and external factors.  She/he will be part of a highly motivated and capable team and will take responsibility for implementing sound practices within well-governed processes. S/he will contribute towards the higher purpose and service orientation by ensuring that SARS allocated funding enables the nine Strategic Objectives.

Job Purpose

To provide accounting support by coordinating and managing accounting functions, conduct proper account reconciliations, in order to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting practices in SARS.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Accounting AND 5-7 years’ experience in a finance, accounting or similar financial environment, of which 2-3 years at a technically skilled level working at resolving financial and accounting queries and generate accounting reports.

#Alternative

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years financial related experience in a finance, accounting or similar financial environment of which 2 – 3 years at a technically skilled level working at resolving financial and accounting queries and generate accounting reports.

Note: The alternative qualifications and experience refer to the internal minimum requirements (internal staff of SARS).

Job Outputs:

Process

• Continuously ensure accurate communication to relevant SARS offices on discrepancies  and errors in order to advise on how to ensure the accurate adjustment of said matters.
• Develop and maintain regular reports via the applicable SARS accounting system.
• Execute specialist input through investigation and opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Maintain accounts by identifying, verifying and recording financial transactions.
• Monitor, verify and review outstanding information in order to pass relevant transactions where applicable according to set standard in order to ensure accuracy and prevent fraudulent activities.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.

Governance

• Comply with organisational internal control and governance standards accounting standards and tax legislation
• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
• Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Conceptual Ability
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements
• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Acumen
• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Financial Control
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reporting
• Standard operating procedure compliance

 

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential

Employment Equity

The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.

Apply online for Financial Accountant X3 (Fixed Term Contract) (10750)

 

Career Opportunities: Financial Accountant X2 (10751)

About the Position

This position seeks an accounting professional skilled in problem solving and building best practices to help develop a modern SARS. As an accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial taxpayer records and ensuring compliance with the relevant tax legislation, regulations and accounting standards. You will be required to prepare, review and analyse financial accounts, to reconcile accounts and to support audits. The position will serve as a bridge between Account Maintenance, Operations and Finance.

Job Purpose

To provide accounting support by coordinating and managing accounting functions, conduct proper account reconciliations, to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting practices in SARS.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 5-7 years’ experience in a Finance, Accounting or similar environment, of which 2-3 years at a technically skilled level ie resolving financial and accounting queries and generate accounting reports.

 

#Alternative

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 10 years related experience in Finance and accounting, of which 2 – 3 years at a technically skilled level ie resolving financial and accounting queries and generate accounting reports

Note: The alternative qualifications and experience refer to the internal minimum requirements (internal staff of SARS).

Minimum Functions Required

• Maintain financial records (tax returns and assessments, payments, interest and penalties, journals and refunds) within the sub ledger and report on exceptions.
• Performs independent reconciliations and can investigate and resolve routine and more complex discrepancies. Provide guidance to others.
• Ability to analyse sub-ledger accounts/ transactional listings/ Statement of Account and identify discrepancies and misalignment with other systems/ 3rd party information, analyse and formulate solutions.
• Monitor the system and accounts to identify defects, and ensuring the fixes are properly tested and implemented

Job Outputs:

Process

• Continuously ensure accurate communication to relevant SARS offices on discrepancies and errors in order to advise on how to ensure the accurate adjustment of said matters.
• Develop and maintain regular reports via the applicable SARS accounting system.
• Execute specialist input through investigation and opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Monitor, verify and review outstanding information in order to pass relevant transactions where applicable according to set standards in order to ensure accuracy and prevent fraudulent activities.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.

Governance

• Comply with organisational internal control and governance standards accounting standards and tax legislation
• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
• Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability (V)
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Conceptual Ability
• Conceptual Competence
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Respect
• Trust
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Integrated thinking

Technical competencies

• Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements
• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Reconciling Financial Records
• Reporting
• Proficiency in SAP and Excel
• Understanding of accounting principles and standards
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and tax legislation

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential

 

Employment Equity

The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.

APPLY ONLINE FOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT X2 (10751)

 

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