Industrial Development Corporation [Ltd] (IDC) Jobs

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Invoice Management Accountant

Synopsis

To oversee the invoicing process, ensuring accuracy and compliance while managing a team to maintain financial integrity and efficiency.

The Invoice Management Accountant will lead and facilitate the payment of all supplier/vendor invoices, through ensuring that all invoices received meet the IDC standard for payment (correct authorization, vat amount, IDC and Relevant Co. vat no, original invoice, address etc.)

Qualification and Experience

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree Financial Management/Accounting or equivalent on the qualification segment.
  

Knowledge & Skills

• 5 – 7 years’ experience in invoice management or related field.
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in managing a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Knowledge and experience of SAP system particularly MM module and CO module will be an advantage
• Practical Knowledge and experience of KOFAX system will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience in working in similar environment
• Knowledge and understanding of financial reports and PFMA

Roles and Responsibilities

Invoice Processing and Control
•Oversee end-to-end invoice processing to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely validation of invoices.
•Validate invoices against contracts, purchase orders, service entry sheets, delivery notes, and service-level agreements.
•Ensure correct and consistent allocation of cost centers and GL accounts.
•Review and approve invoices within delegated authority limits (approval matrix).
•Resolve invoice discrepancies, queries, and escalations promptly.
•Ensure invoice registers are submitted to Accounts Payable after service entries have been released.
•Ensure the timely closure and reconciliation of open items in GRIR is done on regular basis.

Turnaround Time and Performance Management
•Set and monitor invoice turnaround time targets for the team.
•Ensure PRs and Service Entry Sheets are released within required timeframes.
•Identify bottlenecks in the invoice process and implement efficiency enhancements.
•Monitor daily workflow performance and escalate risks when turnaround times may not be met.

Team Leadership and Supervision
•Allocate work, set priorities, and manage workloads across the invoice administration team.
•Provide coaching, on-the-job training, and continuous performance feedback to staff.
•Conduct performance reviews and support employee development plans.
•Ensure adequate segregation of duties is maintained to strengthen internal controls.
•Assist invoice administrators with capturing PRs and Service Entry Sheets when required.

Internal Controls, Compliance, and Audit Support
•Maintain strong internal controls over all invoice processing activities.
•Ensure full compliance with company policies, delegated authorities, VAT legislation, and procurement processes.
•Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and process insights.
•Document and mitigate invoice-related operational risks.
•Ensure proper filing, retention, and accessibility of supporting documents.

Stakeholder Management
•Liaise effectively with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and business units to resolve queries and maintain workflow efficiency.
•Communicate information received from business units (e.g., Framework Order reports) to the team.
•Conduct roadshows and awareness sessions for secretaries and administrators to ensure understanding and compliance with the Invoice Management process.

Process Improvement and Systems Management
•Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround times.
•Support system automation efforts and enhancements (e.g. ERP and workflow tools).
•Document and maintain up-to-date system and procedures for Invoice Management.
•Identify and recommend improvements to invoice workflows, approval paths, and system controls.

Job Requirements

• BTech/ Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management or Accounting /Business Management (NQF 7)
• Related Postgraduate Diploma or Honours degree (NQF 8) will be an added advantage
• 5-8 years’ experience in Invoice Management or related field
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Practical Knowledge of SAP system particularly MM module is essential
• Proven experience in working in similar environment
• Knowledge and understanding of financial reports
• Knowledge and understanding of automation in the invoice management universe will be an advantage.
• Experience supervising or leading small teams will be an advantage.

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Forensic – Audit Manager

Synopsis

To conduct fraud detection activities, fraud risk management, and the review of selected transactions relating to SA Steel Mills (Pty) Ltd (SASM). The candidate is expected to perform audits as and when it is required.

Job Description

• Perform audits as and when required.
• Perform fraud detection reviews.
• Assist in the delivery of forensic/ audit investigations within budget and agreed timelines.
• Perform various aspects of the investigation and prevention of commercial crimes committed against the IDC, its subsidiaries, and clients. This will include identification of risks, planning of investigation, background research, fieldwork, reporting and presentation of findings and participating in fraud awareness campaigns.
• Manage stakeholders by keeping them updated on the progress of the assigned investigation or audit task.
• Draft forensic or audit reports and discuss findings with relevant stakeholders.
• Engage with the Law Enforcement and Prosecuting Authorities where required.
• Perform post fraud control reviews to identify the failings in the control environment which led to/facilitated the financial crime or misconduct
• Establish and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders.
• Sharing of knowledge within the team.
• Support and participate in all post investigation and audit activities such as the disciplinary hearing, CCMA, civil and criminal proceedings.

Qualification and Experience

• Relevant Degree in a Commercial or Audit or Forensic or Legal or Related Field
• Member of the Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP) and or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners or Institute of Internal Auditors will be preferred
• A minimum of 5 years working experience in the Forensic or Investigative or Audit (This should include demonstrable experience in investigating complex commercial crimes that are highly confidential in nature as well as reporting and presenting thereon)
• Understanding of the audit standards and various legal definitions of popular and most prevalent commercial crimes such as fraud, corruption, theft, forgery, uttering etc.
• Strong business acumen with experience of audit or investigations in white collar corporate environment and or experience advising or managing complex investigations and related risks.
• Intermediate level knowledge of Law of Evidence and Criminal Procedure Act and the principles of gathering, documenting, retaining evidence, detailed record keeping necessary to establish the chain of custody over the forensic evidence gathered.
• Understanding of the key features of relevant laws and regulations relevant to the industry and the role of investigations.
• Computer literate must be able to work on office programs; Outlook, Excel, Power Point and Word and be conversant in English as a communication language.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct best practice audit or investigations with a high level of integrity, independence, professionalism and discretion.

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Senior Dealmaker (Services)

Synopsis

JOB PURPOSE

• To source, evaluate, and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards SBU objectives and industry development goals.
• This would include performing the complex financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions, as well as leading a due diligence team and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.
• To contribute to development of strategies and plans for the SBU.

Job Description

Financial / Shareholder Returns

• Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of IDC financing instruments.
• Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.

Internal / Operational Processes

• Originate deals across multiple industries in line with the SBU’s strategic objectives.
• Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical and marketing disciplines)
  Deal structuring – Designing and negotiating the financial and legal relationship between the client and IDC for the specific deal.
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Leading of due diligence teams on high value / complex transactions
• Deal optimization – ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
• Support the development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the SBU’s strategic objectives.
• Account management function up to first draw
• Prepare well written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Credit and other committees as required.
• Conduct peer reviews on all due diligence disciplines.
• Training, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts and Dealmakers
• Provide advice to Business Analysts and Dealmakers in the handling of enquiries and applications

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific deal / transaction.
• Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Provide team leadership in transactions during due diligence
• Manage own development to enhance own competencies
• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical honours degree

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated record of proactive deal sourcing, structuring, and closure.
  8-10 years related experience of which 8 years should be in deal assessment as well as closing of transactions ( i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements).
• Declared competent in three due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial)
• Grounded in all three disciplines
• Transaction leadership (complex deals)
• Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal, risks, etc.)
  Experience in peer review
• Experience in interpretation and analysis of financial statements
• Knowledge of financing instruments
• Understand and review models of proposed financial structures
• Competent in coaching and mentoring of team members.

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Dealmaker

Synopsis

To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards unit and IDC objectives as well as industry development goals. This would include performing the financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.

Job Description

Financial / Shareholder Returns
•Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of IDC financing instruments (where applicable/appropriate)

Internal / Operational Processes
•Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical or marketing disciplines) through conducting due diligences/investigations
•Deal structuring – Designing and negotiating the financial, EHS, legal and other relationships between the client and IDC for the specific deal (where applicable)
•Risk identification and mitigation
•Participate in due diligences
•Deal Optimisation – Ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
•Account management function up to first disbursement
•Prepare and submit basic assessments and comprehensive credit proposals that meets the IDC funding requirements.
•Ensuring accurate client data management

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
•Maintain meaningful relationships with enquirers, applicants and portfolio clients in conjunction with different support functions in the IDC.
•To effectively interact with different SBU’s and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific business transaction.
•Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.
•Liaise, communicate and promote the unit externally

Learning, Leadership & People Growth
•Drive and manage own development to enhance own competencies
•Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
•Mentoring and acting as a coach to Business Analysts

Qualification and Experience

•Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical honours degree
•5-8 years related experience of which 2-3 years should be in assessment as well as closing of transactions (i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements)
•Declared competent in two due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial)
•Grounded in one of the above due diligence disciplines
•Experience in interpretation of financial statements
•Sector-specific knowledge would be advantageous
•Knowledge of financial products as used by IDC

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Procurement Specialist

Synopsis

Procurement specialists are responsible for facilitating the procurement process which includes the evaluation of tenders for the supply of products and services, negotiation and administration of procurement contracts to ensure approved purchases are cost-effective, of high quality, compliant with contractual obligations i.e. transformation goals etc. and meet the requirements of the organization.

Job Description

•To facilitate the administration of the integrated procurement process and to conduct commercial evaluations i.e. cost evaluations, commercial evaluations, B-BBEE evaluations and other statutory compliance checks and to ensure follow-through of recommendations to contract management and contract close-out.
•To provide procurement advice to internal clients on procurement strategies to optimally serve business needs.
•To assist in the negotiations and finalization of supply and service contracts to achieve cost savings and other commercial targets.
•To effectively support B-BBEE imperatives and initiatives.
•To assist internal user departments / clients with the development of clear technical specifications and associated cost models.
•To provide support to the procurement manager with the implementation of procurement strategies.
•To effectively implement procurement policy-, systems- and procedures and to ensure compliance thereto in the execution of procurement duties.
•To ensure timely execution of procurement processes and to manage internal client expectations.
•To monitor supplier performance based on Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
•To monitor supplier development plans for supplier growth and improved service delivery.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum National Diploma in Purchasing / Logistics / Supply Chain Management or equivalent with commercial subjects.
• A bachelor’s degree would be desirable.
• Minimum 5-8 years procurement experience with at least 2 years dealing with integrated procurement processes to include tender management and contract management functions.
• Preferably 3 years’ experience in practicing Public Procurement Regulation as prescribed by the National Treasury/ PFMA/ PPPFA and B-BBEE.
• SAP experience in the Materials Management module (particularly SAP Materials Management module experience) would be an advantage.
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite: Word/Excel/Power Point/MS Project).

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