Budget Controller

Purpose 

To provide financial accounting services to the finance business unit.

Minimum Requirements

• Accounting Diploma/Degree.
• B. Com accounting (Hons) would be an advantage.
• 3 or more years relevant experience in an accountant’s role.
• Articles will be an added advantage.
• Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Working knowledge of Syspro and Caseware would be an advantage.
• Report writing skills would an advantage.

Main duties

• Prepare the monthly management accounts with budget variances for the various departments
• Analyse management accounts before submitting to departments.
• Ensure explanations for budget variances are received within timelines.
• Analyse actual achievements against budget and investigate significant variances.
• Responsible for loading budgets onto Syspro.
• Check requisitions for available budget before processing and resolve problems with relevant departments.
• Propose journals as and when necessary.
• Assisting with the preparation of the annual financial statements, including budget/actual/ENE template for National Treasury.
• Responsible for all General Ledger and other identified cost account reconciliations.
• Assist with the AG queries during the audit process and manage the audit year end file.
• Perform ad hoc duties as and when required.
• Process all approved budget transfers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, i.e. PFMA, Treasury Regulations, etc.
• Knowledge of GRAP, Treasury Regulations, PFMA, would be an advantage.
• Perform ad hoc duties as and when required.