Assistant Director: Departmental Accounting Services

Overview

Assistant Director managing departmental accounting services, cashier operations, and financial transaction quality assurance.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree in Financial Management at NQF level 7 (equivalent or higher);
• A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience.
• Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Policy development;
• Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act-PFMA);
• National Treasury regulations (NTR's), Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions- PTI's);
• Financial Systems including Enterprise Content Management (ECM);
• Modified Cash Standards and Accounting Manual for Departments; and Report writing skills.
• Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Communication skills (written and verbal);
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Duties

• Manage the cashier, banking, and electronic payments functions, ensuring the effective safeguarding and management of all source documents, and face- value forms;
• Manage and ensure quality assurance of transactions processed on BAS and LOGIS, including the verification of payments against approved budgets, the maintenance and loading of BAS entities, and the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all financial transactions;
• Oversee and manage all financial reconciliations, including but not limited to bank, petty cash, and creditor reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organisational policies and financial controls;
• Ensure the timely processing and payment of creditors in respect of recurring services, to maintain good supplier relationships and uninterrupted service delivery;
• Monitor and manage the generic finance email inbox, ensuring that all sundry payment-related correspondence, queries, and supporting documentation are attended to promptly and appropriately;
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements relating to transfer payments, identifying and addressing any areas of non-compliance;
• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date financial records in accordance with applicable accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and safeguarding of all financial information and supporting documentation;
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive transfer payment schedules, ensuring that all transactions are properly recorded, reconciled, and supported for inclusion in the annual financial statements and annual report;
• Mentor, coach, and develop employees within the division, including managing employee performance, conducting performance evaluations, implementing disciplinary processes where required, and recognising and rewarding employee achievements;
• Manage and optimise divisional operations while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and wellness standards, fostering a safe, healthy, and productive work environment.

How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Enquiries: Ms Lynn-Dell Mannel Tel No: (021) 483 9549

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS