Internal and External applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacancy in the Finance Division in Rietvlei GROUP ACCOUNTANT: COMPLIANCE (HAYBAND –O) OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY  The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall compliance monitoring of the Finance Portfolio in respect of statutory, legislative and regulatory frameworks as well as company policy and procedures; Evaluate and assess internal controls and risk impact in a finance environment; Ability to work with a cross functional team on the implementation of stringent controls within the financial arena; Development of sound accounting policies and procedures which assist in the mitigation of risk exposures; Evaluation, implementation and management of financial systems and business process management. PRIMARY DUTIES        To ensure that the finance environment complies in all respects with all governance protocols, statutory, regulatory and legislative frameworks. Keeping abreast of changes in relevant frameworks and implementation thereof to ensure timely compliance. To develop sound accounting policies, procedures and controls. To provide complete, accurate and reliable information to management on Rand Water’s compliance status. To identify, assess and monitor the impact of risks to the finance portfolio and advise on corrective action to mitigate the associated risks. To assess and maintain high standards of internal control across the Finance Portfolio. Review and manage financial accounting systems and processes in Rand Water. JOB REQUIREMENTS Essential qualifications and experience          B.Comm Degree or equivalent diploma (majoring in Accounting) Minimum of five years working experience in an accounting environment with similar responsibilities. Experience in compliance monitoring and risk management in a similar environment Experience in internal control monitoring and management in a finance environment. Experience in accounting and company policy development and reviews. Excellent knowledge of compliance standards in respect of statutory, legislative and regulatory frameworks including PFMA, IFRS, Income Tax, VAT, JSE requirement, King III etc. Monitoring of financial systems and business process mapping. Excellent knowledge of financial accounting systems and experience in the management thereof. Advanced computer literacy in respect of spreadsheet applications, word documents and powerpoint presentations. Desirable qualifications and experience  BCompt (Hons) - Achieved or studying towards a postgraduate qualification KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCY PROFILE SKILLS BEHAVIOUR     A sound knowledge of the Accounting environment Knowledge of Legislative, Statutory and Regulatory Frameworks (e.g. IFRS, PFMA, King III etc.) Knowledge of monitoring and management in Finance environment Computer literacy(MS Office Suite & SAP)         Good interpersonal skills Strong communication (written & verbal) Leadership and Management skills Ability to interact at all levels Problem solving Negotiation Planning and Organising Report Writing         Accuracy & Attention to detail Diligence Time Management Ability to work with minimum supervision Deadline orientated Analytical thinker Confidentiality, Integrity & Honesty Ability to work under pressure In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, consideration will be given to achieving Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives Should you not receive correspondence from Rand Water within 30 days from the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful Applications process as indicated below: Rand Water Employees ONLY to submit their CVs (with the notice number in the subject line of the email) to the following email address: [email protected] External Applicants ONLY submissions done via the following PNet link will be considered: http://www.pnet.co.za/?s=view_recr_profile&i=8420 CLOSING DATE: 09 January 2015 NOTICE NUMBER: 3461