(1812) Finance Business Partner - FSD

The main purpose of this position is to perform the accounting function and provide a consolidated overview of the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) budget to ensure accurate and timely financial and management reporting. 

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Plan work according to defined priorities.

• Plan and facilitate the delivery of section-specific outputs, ensuring quality and the optimal use of section resources.

• Perform the accounting function in accordance with SARB policies, relevant accounting standards, cost accounting principles and legislation.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports on capital and operational expenditures for submission to the Governors' Executive Committee and other governance structures.

• Coordinate, review, consolidate and report on the SARB’s operational and capital budgets to support effective financial management by the organisation. 

• Maintain the management information system to enable consistent and accurate reporting of relevant information to senior management.

• Participate in internal and external stakeholder engagements, demonstrating the ability to solicit information and deliver a coherent and convincing message.

• Assist the SARB departments in correctly applying International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), other financial accounting standards and best practices by providing ongoing guidance.

• Assist the SARB departments in financially quantifying business cases and evaluating investment options.

• Propose and implement refinements and continual improvements to systems, tools, controls, methods and processes in own area. 

• Stay current with developments in own functional area. 

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a minimum of a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting; and

• at least three to five years’ experience in a finance business partnering role

   

The following would be an added advantage:

• a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) (CA (SA)) qualification.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skill in:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• quality assurance;
• continuous improvement;
• continuous learning and/or professional development; 
• financial strategy; 
• financial planning;
• finance-related legislation, governance, risk and compliance;
• financial accounting;
• financial reconciliation;
• function-specific performance management;
• function-specific information systems;
• business continuity planning;
• analytical and problem-solving skills;
• planning and organisational skills;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• a drive for results;
• the ability to develop and grow others;
• the ability to promote teamwork;
• effective communication skills;
• judgement and decision-making skills;
• conceptual thinking; and
• flexibility.
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In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.