SAIPA Vacancies

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1. Accountant – fully remote
2. Accountant – Cape Town
3. Bookkeeper
4. Business Analyst
5. General Manager: Operations
6. Programme Manager

Accountant – fully remote

We are a professional accounting firm looking for a dynamic, independent, experienced and skilled accountant for a fully remote position.

Responsibilities inlcude :

• Monthly accounting records up to trial balance, for a range of clients in different industries.
• VAT processing, reconciliation, submission of VAT201 and VAT audits. Solid understanding of VAT legislation.
• Payroll processing, process salary journals in accounting records, submission of EMP201 and EMP501 returns.
• Debtor and creditor reconciliations.
• Fixed asset maintenance.
• Client liaison and collaboration.
• Annual accounting records for annual clients including all reconciliations and necessary preparations and journals for AFS.
• CIPC : beneficial ownership registers, share registers, share certificates, CIPC registrations, amendments, submissions. Basic understanding of Companies Act requirements.
• SARS : general SARS liaison, various tax registrations, registereded representative appointments.
• U-Filing and ROE filing and registrations.

Qualifications/experience :

• Bachlerors degree in Accounting (or equivalent)
• Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles
• At least 5 years post-article experience.
• Fully proficient in Sage One (accounting and payroll), Draftworx, MS, E-Filing, U-Filing, ROE

Personal attributes :

• Self-driven and ability to meet deadlines without micro-managing.
• Strict timeline and deadline management.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work fast and accurately at the same time.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Hardworking, reliable and dependable.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Energetic, initiative-taking and pro-active.

Place of work :

• This is a fully remote position with flexible work hours. Meetings in Randpark Ridge and surrounds will be required from time to time, therefore own transport is essential.
• The candidate is required to make use of their own laptop and should ensure that stable connectivity and electricity supply is available. The company provides monthly laptop and internet allowance.

Remuneration :

• R 18,000 – R 22,000, depending on experience.

Please email CV to inge@kohlervantonder.co.za

Accountant – Cape Town

Cape Town, Southern Suburbs
A small investment company, situated in Southern Suburbs, Cape Town is on the hunt for an experienced Accountant.

Competencies

• Experience in Pastel Partner accounting software
• Experience in full payroll processing on Pastel Payroll
• Experience in full processing on an ERP system
• Experience in word processing and outlook express

Daily Duties

• Check authenticity of invoices/claims and make sundry day to day payments to suppliers and others
• Raise invoices and follow up on amounts due from clients
• Process and reconcile the Bank Accounts, Credit Cards and Petty cash payouts and Cash/Credit Control Accounts, and ensure all the slips are attached
• Ensure all transactions are allocated to the correct accounts
• Manage and issue staff leave forms and staff loan forms and ensure that they are signed by the appropriate manager before being filed
• Ensure that the filing is done on time and that all documents are properly stored and maintained in accordance with legislation

Month-end and processing

• Prepare journals and complete financial accounts to Management Accounts every month according to agreed upon deadlines. Should also be able to analyse the management accounts for reasonableness etc.
• Ensure monthly processing of Invoices and follow-up on payments from debtors.
• Ensure all expenses are captured and included in the month end processing.
• Ensure that the internal debtor’s accounts have all been journalized
• Review and sign off the month end check list and create a month end file with all the relevant documentation i.e. Asset register, Asset file, contracts etc.
• Ensure all Open Documents are reconciled monthly and outstanding reconciling items are followed up on and resolved.
• Ensure all loan accounts between the various entities reconcile and are all up to date.

Salaries

• Prepare the salaries schedule
• Process the salaries onto the Payroll System
• Ensure all salaries are loaded and ready for payment by due date
• Ensure that any changes to individual salaries are authorized
• Creditors
• Ensure that all expenses/purchases have been accounted for or accrued
• Ensure that all suppliers’ invoices have been matched up to orders
• Ensure all creditors have been reconciled prior to loading monthly payments
• Prepare a list of all creditors’ payments to be done at month end as well as any weekly and fortnightly paid creditors that may have to be paid and provide same to the CFO for authorisation
• Fixed Assets
• The Fixed Asset register is to be maintained and reconciled
• Monthly depreciation journals to be calculated and processed

Statutory Returns

• Complete required statutory returns and ensure that monthly payments for VAT, PAYE, UIF and SDL are done on time
• Ensure that the bi-annual EMP’s reconciliation process is done on time
• Ensure that annual payments for Provisional Tax, Income Tax, and W.C.A. are paid on time

Office Management

• To attend to and manage the office and ensure it is always clean and presentable
• General office files
• Employees files
• Electronic storage system
• Manage support staff, their files and leave, for example:
• Driver/gardener
• Maids/cleaners
• Liaise closely with the Johannesburg and Africa offices

Other

• Attend to any other duties that may be legitimately assigned

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Bookkeeper

Bookkeeping Position at Audit Practice – Randpark Ridge

• Formal accounting qualification
• 3 + years experience at an accounting / audit practice
• Computer packages: Pastel Partner, Pastel Payroll, Quickbooks, Caseware
• SARS and payroll experience
• Must be based in the area
• Salary is negotiable depending on experience +R15 000

Please send CV to nohlene@lkinc.co.za

Business Analyst

Department Operations
Reporting to: Chief Operations Executive
Contract Permanent
Location Midrand

Key Purpose

To ensure the vision and strategy of the SAIPA is achieved by documenting, developing, and implementing innovative business processes and models. This role identifies process improvement opportunities to enhance the functioning of SAIPA in alignment with its strategic objectives and regulatory requirements, ensuring business benefits are achieved through measurable success.

Elicit and Analyse business requirements:

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs, objectives, and challenges.
• Elicit, document, and analyze business requirements, processes, and workflows.
• Translate business requirements into clear and concise functional specifications for technical teams.

Solution Design:

• Collaborate with technology teams to design solutions that meet business needs.
• Propose innovative and practical solutions to address business challenges.
• Ensure that proposed solutions align with the organization’s strategic goals and technological capabilities.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to various audiences.

Documentation:

• Create detailed documentation including business requirements, process flows, use cases, and user stories.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Management:

• Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Assist in project planning, estimation, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or deviations from the plan.

Quality Assurance:

• Participate in system testing, user acceptance testing, and validation of implemented solutions.
• Ensure that delivered solutions meet the specified requirements and are of high quality.

Process Improvement:

• Identify areas for process optimization and efficiency enhancement.
• Recommend process improvements and assist in their implementation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Commerce, or a related field.
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA) is advantageous.
• MBA/MBL is an advantage.
• Six sigma green/black belt.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a process engineer involved with assessing, mapping, and optimizing business processes.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data analytics, business model design, business process development or improvement, strategic business case development, translating of strategies into a business /operating model and operationalization of new business process solutions.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in facilitating workshops with business users to gather requirements and validate designs.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience proven experience as a Business Analyst or in a related role.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Agile tools like Jira Confluence, SAFe, and Aris.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in applying process modeling standards.
• Knowledge and exposure to business process transformation and integrating technologies.

Closing Date: 30 June 2024

To apply, please send your CV to careers@saipa.co.za

General Manager: Operations

Department Operations
Reporting to: Chief Operations Executive
Contract Permanent
Location Midrand

Key Purpose

Plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of an organisation or a business unit within an organisation. Rather than focusing on one functional area of management, such as HR, procurement, or administration, the successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the business or business unit. overseeing the daily operations of a business segment, department, or stand-alone retail location. It is the general manager’s responsibility to ensure strategic goals are met by setting operational procedures, creating and maintaining budgets, managing employees.

Planning, Finance, Regulations:

• Develops / coordinates the development of long range and annual business plans
• Coordinates the development of operating and capital budgets
• Coordinates long range planning for the facility
• Analyzes and monitors financial statements, and reviews income and expenses relative to plans, implements corrective measures as needed, and reports status monthly
• Makes recommendations for capital improvements, supplies and equipment
• Assures operational compliance with local, state, and federal laws
• Maintains knowledge and compliance with all lease terms and contractual obligations

Administration:

• Maintains a sound organizational structure
• Assist with the development of operating procedures
• Assist with the development of the emergency and safety procedures
• Oversees and works with department heads to schedule, supervise and direct work of facility staff
• Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Attends executive and board meetings
• Communicates to controlling entity on a structured and timely basis

Operations:

• Develops/implements general procedures. Approves specific operational procedures, and programs in harmony with the mission and general policies
• Monitors the performance of all daily operations, functions, and services; assures high standards and total customer satisfaction
• Establishes personnel policies; ensures proper hiring, training, supervising, personal development and corrective action in accordance with fair labor standards and safety
• Ensures accurate recording of hourly labor and timely, accurate payroll processing
• Manages and oversees all accounting, inventories, banking, audit procedures, cash flow, and establishes controls to safeguard funds and assets
• Serves as ex-officio member of appropriate committees
• Meets, greets, and welcomes prospective members where applicable
• Oversees the care and maintenance of all physical assets and facilities
• Coordinates the marketing and promotional programs to promote SAIPA products and services
• Establishes and monitors compliance with all purchasing policies and procedures
• Ensures and initiates programs to provide customers with a variety of innovative functions, programs and events
• Provide resolution of escalated customer service issues

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualification

• A Degree in Business Administration or Operations Management or related field
• MBA/MBL is a requirement.
• Post-Graduate qualification in Business Administration.
• Certification in Operations Management (Six Sigma, Lean)

Experience

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in a senior leadership role or similar support role, preferably within a corporate environment
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in strategic planning
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in project management

Closing Date: 30 June 2024

To apply, please send your CV to careers@saipa.co.za

Programme Manager

Department Operations
Reporting to: Chief Operations Executive
Contract Permanent
LOCATION Midrand

Key Purpose

Lead the management of a portfolio of projects spanning client servicing, operations, finance, and related domains, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and priorities.

Project Team Oversight:

• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Methodology Optimization:

• Evaluate and optimize project delivery methodologies, balancing Agile and waterfall approaches to best suit the needs of individual projects within the portfolio.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Effectively engage and communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including clients, project teams, and senior management, to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with project delivery, proactively addressing issues to minimize impact on project timelines and objectives.

Resource Allocation:

• Manage resource allocation across project teams, ensuring optimal utilization of human and financial resources to maximize project outcomes.

Performance Monitoring:

• Monitor and track project performance metrics, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on progress, milestones, and key deliverables.

Dependency Management:

• Ability to skillfully manage a multitude of dependencies outside of your programme and projects, ensuring seamless integration and delivery.

Documentation:

• Create detailed documentation including business requirements, process flows, use cases, and user stories.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Management:

• Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Assist in project planning, estimation, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or deviations from the plan.

Quality Assurance:

• Participate in system testing, user acceptance testing, and validation of implemented solutions.
• Ensure that delivered solutions meet the specified requirements and are of high quality.

Process Improvement:

• Identify areas for process optimization and efficiency enhancement.
• Recommend process improvements and assist in their implementation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (project management, business administration, etc.)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required. Alternative certifications at the same level are acceptable (SAFe/Prince/PMI)

Experience

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and execute.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Agile tools like Jira Confluence, SAFe, and Aris.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in applying process modeling standards.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in programme management.
• Knowledge and exposure to business process transformation and integrating technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale projects and programmes.
• Proven track record of successful programme delivery.

Closing Date: 30 June 2024

To apply, please send your CV to careers@saipa.co.za

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All the best with your applications.