Position overview:
This role involves verifying the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Status of small, medium, and large companies, including JSE-listed and multinational organizations.
Requirements:
- BCom Accounting, BCom Accounting Honours or BCom Internal Audit or any related degree or Diploma or Legal Degree / Diploma
- Completed SAICA articles
- 2 years + B-BBEE Experience (Essential)
- Have a good understanding of accounting and interpretation of financial systems and financial statements
- Experience in dealing with clients and with good interpersonal skills.
- Competency, potential, and interpersonal skills are the primary criteria.
- Proven ability to establish rapport and build strong relationships with a portfolio of clients, including senior executives.
- Valid drivers license and own transport is essential
Attributes:
- 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 demeanor with a high work ethic.
- Understanding of accounting systems.
- Adaptable
Responsibilities:
- Perform BBBEE verifications in accordance with the DTI’s BBBEE Codes of Good Practice, sector
- codes, and the company’s verification methodology.
- Lead client kick-off meetings independently and foster client relationships.
- Interpret, verify, and effectively communicate all elements of the BBBEE scorecard, excluding complex ownership structures.
- Prepare comprehensive and high-quality verification files and finalize results.
- Present findings to client teams of up to 8 people.
- Address objections, manage challenging questions, and navigate conflict situations.
- Provide expert responses to client inquiries regarding B-BBEE verification and implementation issues.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
