Manager: Investment Accounting (Reference MIA/2013/05-1)

Advertiser: Government Pensions Administration Agency

Location: Pretoria

6 Month Contract
Finance Section
Salary: R465 603- R583 800 per annum

Requirements:
B.Com degree B Com Honours in accounting will be an advantage, Completed articles signed off by SAICA, CA (SA) qualification will be an added advantage, 7 years experience in financial management and administration of which 2 years experience should be as a manager in charge of the full financial accounting function. Experience in investment accounting and knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standards. Knowledge of Pension Fund and Retirement Benefits Administration will be an advantage. Knowledge of PFMA and National Treasury regulations will be an advantage. Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment. Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills. Excellent leadership and management skills. Ability to make decisions and act in uncertain situations. Influencing people and events. Embracing continuous improvement.

Duties:
The key output from the role is to ensure sound financial governance of investment accounting section. This will be supported by managing investment accounting and reconciled general ledger accounts leading to an unqualified audit report. The main GPAA Finance processes include: Financial accounting (including financial statements and statutory compliance reporting). Projects decision-making. Strategic planning, budgeting and reporting. Financial risk management. Cash flow management. Investment accounting. Facilitation of the GPAA, GEPF, AIPF and TEPF audit.

Enquiries: Ms T Gasa 012 319 1304

For attention: Ms T Gasa

Note:
The Investment manager’s primary goal is to act as the custodian of the GPAA investment accounting and financial statements relating to investments, supervising investment accounting section and supporting the Fund management section in the Finance business unit in order to achieve the divisional strategic goals, by providing effective and efficient corporate and operational financial management, accounting and financial support services. The Finance business unit consists of the investment accounting, unclaimed benefits and re-issues, the accounting of employee benefits, cash flow management, and the accounting function of the different Funds. The key value delivered by this role is to provide timely, accurate and relevant investment financial and management information to the Senior Financial Manager and the Principal Officer in order to make strategic and operational financial decisions.

Applications:
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, Government Pensions Administration Agency, Private Bag X63, Pretoria 0001. OR hand deliver at 34 Hamilton Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.

Closing date: 31 May 2013 at 12h00 noon, No faxed / e-mailed / late applications will be considered.

Note:
Requirement of applications: Must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form). Must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV with original certified copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), ID document and drivers licence if a prerequisite (copies of certified documents will not be accepted). Certified documents should not be older than 3 months. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his / her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be deemed as unsuccessful. Must include the name and contact details of three references that can comment on their performance.

Applications without an indication of the specific reference number/s as stated in this advertisement will be regarded as unsuccessful. If you have not been contacted within 3 (three) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial / asset record check, qualification / study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills / knowledge test. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Reference number: MIA/2013/05-1

Closing date: 31 May 2013