About the Role
The Central Johannesburg TVET College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior State Accountant in Management Accounting. This vital position is based in Central Johannesburg, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and planning processes of the college. The impact of this role extends beyond numbers; it directly influences the quality of education by fostering financial accountability and strategic resource allocation within the institution.
In this position, you will be at the forefront of coordinating and overseeing financial planning and budgeting processes. Your insights and analyses will support the college’s mission to provide accessible and quality education to students in Johannesburg and surrounding areas. By ensuring that financial operations align with national spending priorities, you will help shape the future of education in South Africa, contributing to the overall growth and development of the community.
About the Department
The Central Johannesburg TVET College is committed to providing quality vocational education and training. Our mission focuses on equipping students with the skills needed for the job market, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and supporting economic growth in the region. Working within this department means being part of a larger vision that values education as a powerful tool for transformation and empowerment in South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate, review, and analyze financial information for strategic planning
- Ensure quality assurance of financial supporting documents for performance planning
- Oversee the budget preparation process and develop templates for budget collection
- Align budget statements with the college’s annual performance and strategic plans
- Analyze cash flow requirements and recommend corrective actions
- Supervise the preparation of annual financial statements and manage interactions with auditors
- Administer college revenue and manage student accounts
- Implement debt management policies and improve cash flow through effective collection strategies
- Compile financial reports and provide accurate information on all college projects
- Supervise staff within the finance unit
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
- A 3-year Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in financial and management accounting
- Knowledge of Public Service Financial legislation and NSFAS regulations
- Experience in preparing annual financial statements and liaising with external auditors
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and willingness to extend hours when required
The Central Johannesburg TVET College (CJC) invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by clicking on the link below.
Requirements
Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.An appropriate three (3) year Diploma/bachelor’s degree in accounting / financial management or equivalent qualification.
3-5 years’ experience in the financial and / or management accounting environment.
Knowledge of the Public Service Financial legislations, NSFAS regulations, PERSAL, etc.
Experience in preparations of annual financial statements and interaction with external auditors.
Computer 46 literate and competent in Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook / Teams.
Good verbal and written communication skills, presentation and report writing skills.
A valid driver’s licence.
Analytical and ability to pay attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work extended hours when required.
Job Duties
Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the financial supporting information for planning purposes.Coordinate and review the necessary financial supporting documents required for the strategic and annual performance planning process.
Analyse and quality assure the relevant financial information required in the evaluation and development of business and project plans.
Check and verify the supporting information for various financial planning processes.
Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the budget preparation process.
Develop templates for the collection of budget information from line functionaries.
Align budget statements with the annual performance plan, strategic plan and national spending priorities.
Analyse and interpret the requirements for the monthly cash flow and adjusted cash flow as prescribed and recommend corrective action where required.
Undertake the planning and supervise the preparation and consultation process in the implementation of the estimates for adjustments.
Assess where shifting of funds/virements is required and possible by reviewing expenditure against budget and make recommendations.
Supervise the recording of adjustments and provide feedback to the relevant components.
Provide information for the preparation of the annual financial statements.
Ensure that all shifts/virements are included in the adjusted budget.
Analyse requests for roll overs and make recommendations in compliance with prescripts (including funds committed but not spent).
Administer college revenue and receivables for student accounts.
Provide internal control over revenue, receivables and expenditure.
Improve cash flow through accelerated debt collection strategies.
Handle and resolve campuses’ queries on student accounts.
Assist with the implementation of debt management policies.
Supervise the collection of revenue from debtors.
Compile ad-hoc financial reports.
Ensure that accurate and valid tuition fees are loaded on MIS system.
Monitor student fees on student statement for accuracy.
Provide accurate financial and management reports on all projects undertaken by the college.
Supervise staff in the unit.
