Our Centurion-based client is looking to hire a Senior Verification Analyst to assist with the verification of the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Status of small, medium, and large companies including JSE listed and multinational companies. Competency, potential and interpersonal skills are the main criteria. 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. BBBEE 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 BBBEE 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 issues.
Qualifications
Either of the following:
- BCom Accounting, BCom Accounting honours and articles with an accounting firm (small or large firm);
- Financial Degree / Diploma
- BCom internal auditing
- Legal Degree / Diploma
Experience
- +4 years B-BBEE Verification Experience
- 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
Desired Skills:
- analysis
- finance
- audit