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  Job Title: Operational Specialist: Business Process

Job # 1431181/1301: Operational Specialist: Business Process
Market Related Salary
Head Office - Pretoria South Africa (Gauteng)
Permanent skilled level position at South African Revenue Service in the Government & Local Government (Government) industry.
Posted by South African Revenue Service on 07/09/2012 South African Revenue Service

Job Purpose:

Proactive investigation into and challenge of the performance of current systems and processes - leading the provision of solutions and the implementation of improvements to relevant SARS business processes end-to-end.

Duties:

Conduct business analysis of current processes, systems and performance that are relevant to the NRCTU scope and domain
Collaborate closely with the all relevant business units in SARS to identify opportunities for improvement through automation, simplification and standardisation
Advice and support the Revenue Planning, Analysis and Reporting division as well as the relevant business unit on improvement solutions supported by a clear business case
Monitor the performance of relevant processes in SARS against internal and external benchmarks
Coordinate and project manage the successful implementation of improvements through the complete life cycle and to the realisation of the business benefits
Develop and manage the delivery of an effective continuous improvement plan
Coordinate the gathering of relevant process and performance data from across the relevant business units
Provide best practice expertise to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities
Research, document and present business cases for change
Design improved processes, procedures and controls
Ensure that process improvement maximise the potential benefits from SARS financial systems
Track delivery of business benefits

Education & Experience:

A university degree in Commerce OR a relevant 3 year degree in Accounting with minimum 8 years relevant experience of which at least 2 years must preferably be at supervisory level
Non-degreed with 12 years relevant experience in the Accounting field of which at least 2 years must preferably be at supervisory level
Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level.
Strong analytical capabilities, leadership qualities and interpersonal skills
Strong conceptual and holistic thinking
High levels of problem solving
Demonstrated experience in consolidating a wide range of information and formulating conclusions
Demonstrated experience in business reporting cycles
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Advanced Excel skills
Ability to communicate and negotiate with a variety of internal and external constituencies.

Putting our people first is an integral part of SARS business strategy. In support of this and our ongoing evolution towards becoming the best employee-centric employer in South Africa, our Human Resources strategy aims to create a high performing environment for our people by role modelling and embedding the right behaviours and values.

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The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:

Ability

prepare regular reports and summaries of accounting activities
advise on the financial consequences of internal and external decisions
be discreet when dealing with client information
develop and direct systems to record and analyse costs
develop accounting and management policies and procedures
direct business affairs of the company by implementing decisions from boards of directors
prepare strategic plans, budgets and financial forecasts
provide Financial Accounting support (Expenditure)

Experience

data collection and analysis
maintaining and reconciling records of financial transactions
preparing reconciliations of all accounts
preparing strategic plans, budgets and financial forecasts

Knowledge

financial planning and financial management
research principles

Putting our people first is an integral part of SARS business strategy. In support of this and our ongoing evolution towards becoming the best employee-centric employer in South Africa, our Human Resources strategy aims to create a high performing environment for our people by role modelling and embedding the right behaviours and values.

Apply online before 14/09/2012.

How to Apply:
http://www.sars.gov.za/home.asp?pid=76381

Deadline: 14th Sept 2012