B-BBEE Verification Analyst (third year SAICA & SAIPA Article Clerks)

This role involves the verification of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Status of small, medium, and large companies including JSE listed and multinational companies. The candidate should have the ability to build easy rapport and build strong relationships with their portfolio of clients, including senior executives. It is essential that the candidate has a driver’s license and a vehicle.

Scope of Work:

• Perform BBBEE verifications for companies in accordance with the DTI’s BBBEE Codes of Good Practice, all sector codes and the company’s verification methodology. B-BBEE verification is very similar to financial audit and requires attention to detail, analytical ability and an understanding of financial statements.
• Conduct kick off meetings without supervision and build strong relationships with clients.
• Interpret, verify and communicate all elements of the B-BBEE scorecard other than complex ownership structures.
• Prepare a complete verification file to a high standard and conclude on the results.
• Present findings to audiences of up to 8 people.
• Deal with objections and answer challenging questions.
• Deal with conflict situations.
• Answer questions from clients on all BEE related verification and implementation issuses.

Qualifications:

Either of the following:

• BCom Accounting, BCom Accounting honors and articles with an accounting firm (small or large firm);
• Financial Degree / Diploma

Experience:

• 2 – 4 years work experience in the accounting/finance/costing field
• Have a good understanding of accounting and interpretation of financial systems and financial statements;
• Experience in dealing with clients and with good interpersonal skills.

Attributes, Skills and Competencies:

• Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Presentation skills, i.e. be able to conduct kick-off and report-back meetings
• Verification/auditing skills and understanding of audit concepts
• Able to cope with tight timelines
• Ability to build rapport;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Analytical ability;
• Mature and able to handle conflict;
• Team player;
• Able to relate to and work with all cultures;
• Basic understanding of company law;
• Attention to detail and quality;
• Professional with a good work ethic;
• Understanding of accounting systems;
• Adaptable

Remuneration:

• Basic salary + delivery/performance based incentive scheme in place which enables strong performers to earn more than their guaranteed salary

Education:

• Honours (Preferred)

Experience:

• SAICA/SAIPA Article: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s license (Preferred)