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  • Audit – DPP National: Audit & Assurance at KPMG South Africa October, 2023

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    Description of the role and purpose of the job:

    • We are looking for a candidate who has at least four years practical audit review experience and who is passionate about audit quality to work within a dedicated team of Second Line of Defense (2LoD) reviewers to help engagement teams meet KPMG South Africa’s audit quality requirements and initiatives.

    Purpose of the position:

    • To form an integral part in the Second line of defense team and perform reviews of audit engagement files in the firm (during the audit process and immediately prior to audit opinion sign off) to identify deficiencies in audit quality and non-compliance with the KPMG Audit Execution Guide (methodology), KPMG Policies, International Standards on Auditing (ISA), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as applicable.
    • To assist and play an important role in implementation of audit quality initiatives in the firm.
    • To assist with determining remedial actions to be implemented by audit teams to enhance audit quality across all audit engagement files and provide audit quality support, including coaching and training, to audit teams within the firm. Participation in assisting with the implementation of these remedial plans.

    This position can be filled through a permanent internal transfer from Audit (or other function to the extent that the applicant has the required skills), a long-term secondment from audit or another function (ie 18 – 24 months – out of the box experience) or an external appointment.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Perform 2LoD reviews on selected engagement files in line with global policies and programmes.
    • Being part of the team that liaises with DPP, Risk management and Quality Performance Liaison Partner (QPLP) to identify the risk areas to focus the 2LoD in addition to items on the global programme
    • Discuss and report findings from the 2LoD reviews to engagement teams, including Partners and EQCRs, and assess whether significant findings have been adequately resolved before the audit opinion is signed.
    • Assist engagement audit teams, as part of the 2LoD review process, with guidance and coaching in relation with the KPMG Audit Execution Guide (KAEG) (KPMG audit methodology), KPMG policies, International Standards of Auditing (ISA’s), PCAOB standards, ISAE, ISRS, the International Standards Reporting Manual (ISRM) and locally issued South African Auditing Practice Standards (SAAPS) and JSE reporting guide.
    • Assisting with the preparation and presentation of training to engagement audit teams on trends identified during the 2LoD reviews, relating to KAEG, KPMG policies, Clara (audit software tool), ISA’s, ISRM and SAAPS.
    • Stay up to date with developments in local standards, ISA’s and PCAOB standards through timely attendance and completion of training, involvement in internal research and involvement on local topic teams.
    • Stay up to date with developments in IFRS through attendance and completion of firm training.
    • Assist in reporting 2LoD review results to key stakeholders within the firm, specifically to the Head of Audit, Head of Risk and the Audit and Assurance Quality Council (AAQC).

    Skills and attributes required for the role:

    • Keen interest in researching and dealing with audit & assurance related matters
    • Ability to respond and adapt to changes quickly
    • Interest and drive to enhance audit quality
    • Good working knowledge and understanding of ISA, PCAOB, ISAE, ISRS, ISRM, SAAPS’s and JSE listing rules and requirements.
    • Good working knowledge of accounting reporting standards, specifically IFRS
    • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
    • Proactive and being a “self-starter”
    • Works well under pressure
    • Good organisational and time management skills
    • Able to deal with various tasks at once and meet deadlines
    • Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills (including writing), including coaching and training skills
    • Able to deal effectively with challenges from individuals at all levels within KPMG
    • Ambition to contribute to building a successful department
    • Ability to think strategically and apply commercial acumen to the direction and development of the department
    • Able to work independently and as part of a team
    • Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

    Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

    •  Chartered Accountant (or equivalent qualification) with experience in performing QP reviews or coaching or audit technical support or similar experience.
    •  Minimum of five (5) years of audit engagement review experience post articles (i.e. cumulative experience in the roles of manager and/or senior manager).
    •  History and proven track record in achieving audit quality (e.g. satisfactory ratings for recent QP and/or regulatory reviews).

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  • Demand and Supply Planning Manager at Clicks Group October, 2023

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  • Junior Billing Analyst – Houghton at SBV Services (Pty) Ltd. October, 2023

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    We are the only company in South Africa that partners with the South African Reserve Bank to collect all new banknotes and coins for distribution. We work closely with our four shareholding banks and customers Absa Group Limited, First National Bank, the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited and Nedbank Limited. We use the latest technology to count and …

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    Junior Billing Analyst – Houghton

    Description
    Ensure complete and accurate invoicing and/ or billing for area under control.

    • Perform data validation tests and quality checks on data received from billing systems/line of business systems as well as manual billing requests in order to ensure integrity and completeness of billing data received.
    • Execute control checks on work performed for accuracy and completeness
    • Maintain and resolve a list of all items disputed by Customers. Refer complex matters to manager
    • Where applicable prepare necessary credit note calculation and obtain approval as per delegation of authority.
    • Liaise with centre managers/invoice requestor in the event of receiving incorrect data for billing
    • Prepare and review automated and manual invoices, ensure proof of control for audit purposes
    • Prepare relevant backing documentation and MIS to support invoices.
    • Perform analytical comparison review on revenue/billing, month to month per customer per product to assess reasonability of volumes and raise queries with Operations where significant variances occur.
    • Cross validation of clients daily, weekly and monthly MIS report to ensure it balances
    • Review completion of all invoice fields and selection of correct Product classes for accuracy of revenue allocation
    • Request new product classes where none exist.
    • Build internal and external client relationships
    • Ensure clients receive their daily and weekly reports, and check quality and integrity of data.
    • Liaise with clients (internal and external) on a daily basis in respect of variances and disputes.
    • Refer complex matters to manager

    Price List Maintenance

    • Load and maintain prices in pricing tables as per latest contract or price negotiation per customer, per product.
    • Accurate invoice generation from Sales orders module
    • Make certain that the following conditions are met when entering information into the sales order module:
    • The correct Customer is selected.
    • The correct invoice period is selected.
    • The correct amount, rate, quantity and product class is selected as per contract to ensure accuracy and completeness of revenue
    • The correct invoice template is selected before invoice goes out to Customer.
    • Accurate invoice generation from Permanent entries module
    • For new Contracts and addendums ensure the following:
    • Accuracy of paperwork received
    • Accurate loading of permanent entries: correct Customer, correct product class, correct start date.
    • Manual invoicing of any contract period not covered by the next permanent entry invoice run.

    For cancellations of contracts:

    • Remove permanent entries as per the cancellation paperwork received. Part invoicing for any periods not covered by a permanent entry invoice run. Choose applicable termination reason on system.
    • Consumable stock invoicing
    • Demonstrate timeous, accurate and complete invoicing of all consumables on a weekly basis as per the templates received from all SBV centres
    • Make certain of sufficient backing documentation to proof delivery of consumables before invoicing is done.
    • Ensure there is no duplication of consumable invoicing.

    Reporting

    • Provide reports to internal and external customers as and when required.

    Adhoc

    • Perform ad-hoc tasks for the Finance management as required e.g. reconciliation and supporting documentation for specified initiative, extracting information for budget process and/or year end, etc.

    Requirements

    • 3 years general accounting experience.
    • MS Office with Intermediate Excel experience
    • External: B.Comm or similar 3 year Financial tertiary qualification
    • Internal: Part qualified (operational level) of a financial professional qualification.

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  • Legal Officer at MIBCO October, 2023

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  • Client Service Representative – Bloemfontein at MIBCO

    Description

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Logs and tracks all enquiries and complaints on the system (first line of support).
    Handles all general and specific telephonic contact to the Shared Services.
    Conducts preliminary investigations.
    Receive and capture provident fund claims.
    Liaises with relevant parties to resolve complaints.
    Provides superior customer services to members, establishments, service providers and parties via telephonic and other customer contact methods.
    Ensures service levels and performance is maintained in terms of the national Mibco Mission, Vision and Statement.

    Knowledge / Experience / Skills / Abilities

    Ability to withstand pressure and provide the clients/customers with above average services.
    Ability to overcome obstacles and meet targets and deadlines, thereby producing the specified results.
    Must at all times be diplomatic and assertive with customers/clients.
    Ability to overcome obstacles, make informed decisions and resolve customer problems.
    Ability to work independently and use initiative along with problem solving abilities.
    Ability to build strong effective relationships with all stakeholders, i.e., existing clients and potential clients as well as internal stakeholders, i.e., colleagues and management.
    Excellent communication skills
    Excellent interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills
    Must be meticulous in carrying out tasks/instructions with excellent attention to detail.
    Good team player

    Requirements

    Qualifications

    Matric (Grade 12)
    Labour relations qualification / Financial / Administration Certificate or equivalent advantageous
    Knowledge and experience of Funds processing.
    Knowledge and experience of handling difficult complaints
    Above average verbal communication and listening skills
    Customer service orientated behavior towards callers, service providers,
    Intermediate computer skills

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  • Senior Learning and Development Manager at Nedbank October, 2023

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  • Recoveries Officer at Nedbank

    Job Purpose

    Support external vendors to recover outstanding monies both on and off balance sheet on current and savings accounts by following internal and legal processes and procedures; which results in reduced costs and losses for the bank.

    Job Responsibilities

    Maintanance of Default and Recoveries system/ SAP by daily capturing of cashflows and maintaining of impairments.
    Allocation of funds in the department's suspense account.
    Arrange settlements with clients
    Monitoring of costs versus recoveries for on and off balance sheet matters.
    Monitoring of portfolio in terms of age in line with targets set as per legislation guidelines
    Validating of payments into clients accounts daily, General Ledger.
    Returns daily (pay no pay)
    Rehabilitation of client accounts within a set payment criteria (6 consecutive payments).
    Validation and payment of invoices received from vendors by consolidating the payment file
    New handovers from regional risk to legal recoveries.
    Request original security documents from Securities department.
    Request evaluations on all assets from Evaluations department.
    Liasing with the Insurance division to check whether the fixed properties are insured or not.
    Allocation of work to external stakeholders (vendors)
    Ensuring that Litigation Guidelines are adhered to while maintaining good relationship with vendors.
    Performance management of vendors as per the SLA.
    Assist clients with payment arrangements and respond to all client requests or queries within specified turn around time.
    Engage with various departments for various processes (student loan, debt review, admin support etc)
    Processing of DI (Department Industry) entries on SAP (raising of fees and service provider fees, write offs)
    Maintaining evaluations register by capturing on a diary system.
    Processing monthly work in progress sheet
    Requesting cheques by completing a cheque requesition.
    Completing a Debit Credit Waste Capturing.
    Completing monthly Operations Committee Meeting reports.
    Maintaining D and R which includes capturing of recovery forecasts, actual recoveries and impairments.
    Pre-checks on new handovers from the region.
    Requesting securities from Security department.
    Daily reconciliation by validating payments received from clients directly into their accounts as well as the suspense GL accounts.
    Debt management.
    Reinstatement of legal accounts by uplifting of blocks and holds and requesting approval from stakeholders.
    Issuing settlement letters to clients.
    Conducting monthly operational meetings with vendors.
    Preparing loss reports (written off accounts)
    Requesting documentation from external vendors (legal documents, death certificates etc)
    Processing refunds by requesting documentation from external clients and seeking approval from management.
    Completing monthly vendor trackers.
    Judgement clearance certificates by providing the required information within 7 days to the relevant Credit Bureaux.
    Keep abreast of legislation and other industry changes that impacts on role by reading the relevant newsletters, websites and attending sessions.
    Ensure information is provided correctly to stakeholders by maintaining knowledge sharing knowledge with team.
    Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
    Participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of key business strategies.
    Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance processes, systems and policies and support implementation of new processes, policies and systems.

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    People Specification
    Essential Qualifications – NQF Level

    Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

    Preferred Qualification

    Diploma: Paralegal Studies , AIPSA

    Essential Certifications
    Preferred Certifications
    Minimum Experience Level

    2 – 5 years banking/collections

    Technical / Professional Knowledge

    Administrative procedures and systems
    Banking procedures
    Data analysis
    Governance, Risk and Controls
    Microsoft Office
    Relevant regulatory knowledge
    Relevant software and systems knowledge
    Business writing skills
    Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge

    Behavioural Competencies

    Communication
    Continuous Learning
    Collaborating
    Stress Tolerance
    Work Standards
    Managing Work

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  • Maintenance Planner / Controller – Port Elizabeth at Fresenius Group October, 2023

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    Description

    Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company more than 40,500 employees worldwide.

    We are dedicated to a higher purpose “caring for life” which drives excellence in everything we do. 
    The manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth produces both small and large volume parenterals. 

    The main purpose of the Maintenance Planner / Controller is to plan, schedule, co-ordinate and control the activities of the level one maintenance teams in the Production or Utilities department. Select, train and develop members of the maintenance team and provide specialist technical advice to the plant to ensure maximum equipment availability.

    General Duties

    Optimise & maintain plant

    • Manage the planning and execution of maintenance activities; mechanical, electrical, and basic automation
    • Agree & implement daily plans with customers (production / process)
    • Manage job observations and plan follow on work
    • Lead the team in problem solving and preventative maintenance programme development
    • Facilitate identification and acquisition of required critical spares & equipment documentation

     Manage compliance to Quality Management Systems

    • Drive QMS process compliance in team
    • Ensure adherence to all initiatives aimed at minimising impact of technical interventions on product quality
    • Responsible to conduct investigations and root cause analysis through Kabitrack

    Manage CMMS data integrity and promote optimal usage

    • Ensure equipment reliability business processes are adhered to
    • Generate reports out of the system
    • Manage matters emanating from system reports
    • Develop teams and team members
    • Set, update and monitor achievement of individual goals/KPI’s
    • Coach and train/arrange training of team members
    • Develop competencies of team members
    • Conduct career discussions with team members

    Budget and Cost Control

    • Control and optimise the cost within the department
    • Set quality and performance KPI’s for the department and monitor the departmental performance on a defined frequency
    • Continuously improve processes to introduce World Class Manufacturing practices within the business
    • Identify opportunities for productivity and efficiency improvements
    • Manage budget and expenditure
    • Participation in budget development, monitoring, and control for area of responsibility
    • Adhering to procedures for stock and non-stock acquisitions

    Human Resources Management

    • Manage all personnel in the department including disciplinary procedures
    • Ensure that all personnel in the department is developed and trained as required by the various job functions
    • Recruitment of staff
    • Staff development regarding identifying needs and opportunities
    • Performance Management evaluation
    • Review salaries and promotions if applicable
    • Implementation of equity plan as set out in the Employment Equity Policy
    • From time to time carry out other jobs within the department / factory, which are consistent with the grade, qualification, and training of the incumbent

    Requirements

    • Minimum N6 with trade or S4/N.Dip in Engineering or N.Dip in other relevant qualification.
    • Minimum 5-10 years practical experience in the Engineering maintenance field.
    • Previous supervisory experience preferred.

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  • Technical Manager at Fresenius Group October, 2023

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  • Admin Controller at TFG (The Foschini Group)

    Position Description:

    Admin controllers provide admin support to their store, by assisting the Store Manager with reporting and stock management.
    This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about retail and enjoys process driven duties, which require attention to detail.

    Your key responsibilities will be:

    Assisting the Store manager with Stock take & store administration
    Monitor and analyse stock movement within the store
    Implement risk management procedures, which mitigate stock losses and Shrinkage.
    Ensure compliance of all administration, systems and reporting procedures
    Extracting store report to analyse store turnover and stock performance
    understand and present information to Store manager
    Organise and maintain in store filing systems
    Monitor and controller cash or transactional activities to ensure process is followed
    Uphold in store safety and security procedures.
    Process Customer transactions via active retail system (POS)
    Identifying Customer needs through professional engagement and communication.
    Establish Customer loyalty, by promoting cash reward programs.
    Take initiative to improve Customer experience and satisfaction.
    Adhere to visual Merchandising principles and follow housekeeping procedures
    Continuously take on opportunities to develop your own selling skills and product knowledge.
    Work within a team to meet sales target and implement store objectives.
    Remain in sync with the latest fashion trends

    To deliver the above, you must have the following:

    A Grade 12 qualification
    A minimum of 3 years retail or admin experience
    Able communicate in a professional manner.
    The ability to plan and organised.
    An independent operator
    Have an interest in fashion
    Good administration ability.
    A passion for excellent Customer services and sales environment
    Be computer literate
    Have a preference to with work admin
    Be able to work under pressure.
    Be available to work shifts.

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