- South Africa
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Temporary
- Sectors: Media
- Reference: 13241
Vacancy Details
Employer: SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION SOC LIMITED
ASSISTANT FINANCIAL ANALYST (AMORTISATION) FIXED TERM CONTRACT (6 MONTHS) Reporting line : Financial Manager Division : Group Finance Scale Code : 403 (Peromnes 10, Paterson C2) Position ID : 60024450 CLOSING DATE: 17 MAY 2026 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To prepare and process Channel’s Amortisation of Programme, Film and Sports rights for financial recording and reporting purposes. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY
* Optimise the utilization of SABC resources
* Drive the implementation of cost saving initiatives in the division 2. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
* Check TVBMS reports relating to previous days schedule for accuracy and completeness
* Complete and capture journals uploads accurately
* Check SAP reports relating to upload journal captured to ensure that the upload is complete and accurate in terms of cost and minutes recorded
* Compare system calculated cost per episode as per upload to cost per episode as per planned values
* Review monthly amortisation report to ensure accuracy and completeness of the report
* Accurate calculating and recording amortisation cost and revenue on SAP
* Assist in reconciliation of asset register to GL
* Prepare an AC journal for programmes that were not amortised
* Prepare Amortisation reports as required
* Prepare monthly system generated profitability reports
* Prepare ad hoc profitability reports as required
* Retrieval of play history and As Run Log from TVBMS system and archive for business & audit purpose
* Ad hoc analysis and reports . 3. GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE
* Comply with SABC’s Amortisation policy on Programme, Film and Sports Rights
* Correct recording and classification of assets
* Ensure non amortisation of programmes without contracts
* Ensure occurrence (amortisation is based on broadcast history i.e. As Run Log)
* Comply with Amortisation SOP
* Ensure adherence to all relevant SABC Policies and Procedures, SABC’s Delegation of Authority and acts including PFMA
* Implement and maintain internal controls
* Implement and maintain sound financial systems 4. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
* Provide financial support required by business units
* Handle all the complaints and queries from internal and external stakeholder.
* Make follow up with business units regarding the contract queries
* Provide necessary information during audit period to auditors
* Explore and make recommendations on current Operational processes to streamline and improve it for better efficiency and effectiveness
* Create and maintain cross functional communication with internal stakeholders
* Effective discussion, coaching and communication with all levels of management in order to set proper budgets & forecasts
* Ensure effective communication within the department and division and promote effective communication channels INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS
* National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Financial Management or equivalent qualification. (NQF6/7) EXPERIENCE
* 3 years’ experience in finance and accounts environment KNOWLEDGE
* Ability to deal with all levels of staff; management; external parties
* Self-starter
* Must pay attention to detail
* Must have analytical mind
* Financial management
* Budget management
* Understanding of PFMA, relevant National Treasury regulations and other legislative frameworks IFRS knowledge
* Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape
* HR Business Processes and Systems understanding.
* Optimise the utilization of SABC resources
* Drive the implementation of cost saving initiatives in the division 2. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
* Check TVBMS reports relating to previous days schedule for accuracy and completeness
* Complete and capture journals uploads accurately
* Check SAP reports relating to upload journal captured to ensure that the upload is complete and accurate in terms of cost and minutes recorded
* Compare system calculated cost per episode as per upload to cost per episode as per planned values
* Review monthly amortisation report to ensure accuracy and completeness of the report
* Accurate calculating and recording amortisation cost and revenue on SAP
* Assist in reconciliation of asset register to GL
* Prepare an AC journal for programmes that were not amortised
* Prepare Amortisation reports as required
* Prepare monthly system generated profitability reports
* Prepare ad hoc profitability reports as required
* Retrieval of play history and As Run Log from TVBMS system and archive for business & audit purpose
* Ad hoc analysis and reports . 3. GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE
* Comply with SABC’s Amortisation policy on Programme, Film and Sports Rights
* Correct recording and classification of assets
* Ensure non amortisation of programmes without contracts
* Ensure occurrence (amortisation is based on broadcast history i.e. As Run Log)
* Comply with Amortisation SOP
* Ensure adherence to all relevant SABC Policies and Procedures, SABC’s Delegation of Authority and acts including PFMA
* Implement and maintain internal controls
* Implement and maintain sound financial systems 4. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
* Provide financial support required by business units
* Handle all the complaints and queries from internal and external stakeholder.
* Make follow up with business units regarding the contract queries
* Provide necessary information during audit period to auditors
* Explore and make recommendations on current Operational processes to streamline and improve it for better efficiency and effectiveness
* Create and maintain cross functional communication with internal stakeholders
* Effective discussion, coaching and communication with all levels of management in order to set proper budgets & forecasts
* Ensure effective communication within the department and division and promote effective communication channels INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS
* National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Financial Management or equivalent qualification. (NQF6/7) EXPERIENCE
* 3 years’ experience in finance and accounts environment KNOWLEDGE
* Ability to deal with all levels of staff; management; external parties
* Self-starter
* Must pay attention to detail
* Must have analytical mind
* Financial management
* Budget management
* Understanding of PFMA, relevant National Treasury regulations and other legislative frameworks IFRS knowledge
* Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape
* HR Business Processes and Systems understanding.
Candidate Requirements
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY* Optimise the utilization of SABC resources
* Drive the implementation of cost saving initiatives in the division 2. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
* Check TVBMS reports relating to previous days schedule for accuracy and completeness
* Complete and capture journals uploads accurately
* Check SAP reports relating to upload journal captured to ensure that the upload is complete and accurate in terms of cost and minutes recorded
* Compare system calculated cost per episode as per upload to cost per episode as per planned values
* Review monthly amortisation report to ensure accuracy and completeness of the report
* Accurate calculating and recording amortisation cost and revenue on SAP
* Assist in reconciliation of asset register to GL
* Prepare an AC journal for programmes that were not amortised
* Prepare Amortisation reports as required
* Prepare monthly system generated profitability reports
* Prepare ad hoc profitability reports as required
* Retrieval of play history and As Run Log from TVBMS system and archive for business & audit purpose
* Ad hoc analysis and reports . 3. GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE
* Comply with SABC’s Amortisation policy on Programme, Film and Sports Rights
* Correct recording and classification of assets
* Ensure non amortisation of programmes without contracts
* Ensure occurrence (amortisation is based on broadcast history i.e. As Run Log)
* Comply with Amortisation SOP
* Ensure adherence to all relevant SABC Policies and Procedures, SABC’s Delegation of Authority and acts including PFMA
* Implement and maintain internal controls
* Implement and maintain sound financial systems 4. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
* Provide financial support required by business units
* Handle all the complaints and queries from internal and external stakeholder.
* Make follow up with business units regarding the contract queries
* Provide necessary information during audit period to auditors
* Explore and make recommendations on current Operational processes to streamline and improve it for better efficiency and effectiveness
* Create and maintain cross functional communication with internal stakeholders
* Effective discussion, coaching and communication with all levels of management in order to set proper budgets & forecasts
* Ensure effective communication within the department and division and promote effective communication channels
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About SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION SOC LIMITED
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is the largest public broadcaster in South Africa. We offer the general public 5 television broadcasts and 19 radio stations (AM/FM) in 11 official languages.
Our goal is to become a highly effective, financially stable, digitally enabled national public broadcaster that offers informative, educational, entertaining, and informative content across all platforms. Additionally, become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and the continent.
The SABC has established itself as a media powerhouse with cutting-edge equipment, top-tier on-air talent, and a committed workforce in all of South Africa's provinces.
In order to stay relevant and implement change that is in line with the continuously shifting needs of its audiences, the public service provider is constantly modifying the perception of its brands.
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