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* Assist in the preparation of the annual and long term budgets including analysing economic parameters, preparation of budget and management plan timetable, capital requests, operational budgets, Works Improvement Program, Goods and Services pricing schedule* Annual statement of revenue policy.* Assist with the preparation of the monthly and quarterly budget reviews.* Assist with the operation of the annual and long term budgets.* Assist with the ongoing development and regular production of management reports as required by the organisation.* Assist with ongoing development of financial management information systems.* Liaise with budget subject Managers to critically review their budgets on a monthly and quarterly basis.* Compile a report each quarter outlining budget variances* Maintenance of budget within the financial management information systems.* Assist with the preparation and ongoing development of management reports for competing business areas.* Maintenance and development of activity based costing database and production of activity based cost reports.* Assist in the development of systems and provide information for analysis of tenders and the pricing of services and activities.* Pricing review of services in line with agreed deadlines.* Providing a positive image of the Finance section through day-to-day contacts with both internal and external customers.* Provide accurate and timely cost information relating to the costing of products, services and activities.* Other duties as directed by the Management Accountant Coordinator, Senior Coordinator Financial Planning and the Chief Financial Officer.* Minimum of 5 years accounting experience* Relevant work experience with proven ability to meet deadlines* Exposure to local government sector* Current class C driver's licence. * Experience using TechnologyOne software systems* Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations* Demonstrated commitment to customer service* Ability to work within a team environment.

Lead a team of 7 to develop and execute procurement strategies for acquiring mechanical and electrical parts, emphasising efficient sourcing and cost-effective solutions.Lead contract negotiations and manage supplier relationships to secure favourable terms and drive value for the organisation.Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including engineering and product development teams, to understand their requirements and support the procurement needs for new product initiatives.Proactively identify opportunities for innovation and cost optimisation in the procurement process, contributing to the development of new products.Drive cross-functional collaboration to streamline processes and ensure alignment between procurement and product development objectives.Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality in the supply chain.The ideal candidate will possess strong contract management and supplier relationship management skills, along with a passion for driving innovation and exploring new opportunities. You will be able to demonstrate the following:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.Extensive experience in procurement management, with a focus on sourcing mechanical and electrical parts within a manufacturing environment.Strong contract management and supplier relationship management skills, with a track record of achieving cost savings and driving value through strategic procurement initiatives.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Proven ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of new products through innovative procurement solutions.Solid understanding of supply chain principles, logistics processes, and procurement best practices.Proficiency in procurement software and tools for contract management and supplier relationship management.

The key responsibilities for this role includeRecognising and interpreting different financial planning and budgeting techniques and their applicationIdentify and verify relevant financial and non-financial data, both past and projectedDevelop costing models to support activity-based funding requirementsRegularly advise and provide technical management accounting support for internal clientsResearch, prepare, and consolidate monthly financial analysis and reporting including identifying financial trends and variations, increasing costs, and exceptions.Assist budgeting managers and determining month-end accruals and prepayments between successive financial periodsProvide feedback to the finance function on behalf of the business unit by monitoring and assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of financial and accounting processes.To be successful in this role you will need to have:A good knowledge of financial models and experience in budgeting and forecastingDegree in accounting or Finance related courses CPA OR CA qualificationExperience in the public sector is preferred but not mandatory Experience using SAP, EXCEL