Accountant: Financial Strategy at SABS – Apply now!

🧾 Job Details

🏢 Employer: South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
📍 Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
💼 Job Type: Permanent
🆔 Reference Number: SAB251217-1
📂 Division / Department: Finance / Financial Strategy
📅 Closing Date: 24 December 2025
👤 Number of Positions: 1

Job Overview

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) seeks an experienced Accountant: Financial Strategy to collect, analyse, and process accurate financial data to support Management Accountants and senior leadership. The role involves financial reporting, budget preparation, variance analysis, CAPEX allocations, and ensuring compliance with governance, risk, and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse weekly sales and expense data and provide reports to Management Accountants

• Prepare and process journals and reallocations

• Monitor Procure-to-Pay processes within scope of control

• Review open orders, follow up on aging transactions, and provide feedback to process owners

• Compile data for budgets, forecasts, and strategic reports

• Allocate CAPEX motivations and monitor returns on capital assets

• Support internal and external audits and regulatory compliance

• Maintain risk management standards in line with ISO and company policies

• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships

• Resolve queries, complaints, and ensure timely communication to relevant parties

• Perform ad-hoc financial strategy tasks as requested by management

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma / Advanced Certificate in Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, or related field

• NQF Level 6

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience in Management Accounting

• Proven experience processing journals, reviewing general ledger accounts, and analysing expenses

• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and within a team

• Knowledge of risk, compliance, and audit principles

CV Tips – Accountant: Financial Strategy

• Highlight previous management accounting experience

• Include examples of budget preparation, CAPEX allocation, and variance analysis

• Demonstrate proficiency with financial reporting and general ledger management

• Emphasise analytical skills and ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders

• Showcase compliance and audit experience

About SABS

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) develops and maintains national standards, promotes quality across products and services, and provides conformity assessment solutions. SABS fosters accountability, excellence, and innovation in an inclusive work environment while offering diverse career paths.

Company Policy

SABS is committed to Employment Equity and internal promotion wherever possible. Recruitment is conducted in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the SABS EE Policy. Internal candidates are considered before external applicants to support EE goals.