Finance Division: Divisional Secretary

The Finance and Administration Division provides a centralized financial accounting and administration service to the entire organization.  Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Divisional Secretary is responsible for efficient secretarial an administration service to the Finance Division.  Daily activities will include but are not limited to:

•           Providing an efficient and professional front-line service for the Finance Division;
•           Secretarial functions include screening of telephone calls, typing of correspondence, monthly reports, diary management, travel arrangements and accommodation bookings;
•           Administrative functions such as general procurement for the Finance department, ordering and distributing stationery
•           Typing of Annual Financial Statements, Agendas and other financial statements.
•           Ensuring that confidentiality and effectiveness of all Finance tasks and objectives are maintained;
•           Excellent planning and prioritising skills as well as efficient paper/systems management skills;
•           Supporting the finance service provided by the Finance division.

Essential for this role:
•           A clear credit and no criminal record;
•           A three year recognized Secretarial Diploma with a minimum of three years relevant experience in a corporate environment;
•           Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word together
•           Excellent verbal and written communication skills, supported by an ability to interact with internal and external customers at different levels within the industry;
•           Ability to work under pressure with stringent deadlines

Only applications submitted through our online job portal will be considered.  To enter the portal, please visit the SASA website, careers page and point to “Click here to apply for any of the positions listed on the left” to enter the portal.  Please feel welcome to provide comprehensive information when making your submission as this will assist our short-listing process.  Please ensure that you provide us with an indication of your current total guaranteed remuneration package and any variable benefits.

Short-listing for this position will commence on 23 September 2011. SASA reserves the right to consider applications received after this date but will not be obliged to do so. 
      
Aspects of SASA’s Recruitment Policy applicable to this Vacancy 
SASA recognises the need for employers in South Africa to contribute to transformation through active support for the provisions of the Employment Equity Act and Black Economic Empowerment legislation, and recognises the high level of unemployment in our country.  Accordingly, our first priority is the provision of employment opportunities to South African nationals.  Applications for employment by foreign nationals are considered only in the event that a comprehensive recruitment process has failed to result in the appointment of a suitable South African candidate.   
Short-listed candidates will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and consent to credit and criminal checks.