Assistant Director: Financial Accounting

Overview

Assistant Director overseeing financial accounting, reporting, and cash management in Western Cape government.

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: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions;
• Public Service Act, 1994, as amended;
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act;
• Relevant systems (Basic Accounting System and Logistical Information System);
• Understanding of public service accounting procedures, processes and systems;
• Performance management in general.
• Skills needed: Written and verbal communication;
• Proven computer literacy;
• Numeracy and literacy;
• Project Management;
• Accounting and Financial Management;
• People Management.

Duties

• Monitoring and compiling inputs to financial reporting, including Interim Financial Statements and Annual Financial Statements;
• Overseeing cash management function (banking, petty cash, cashier functions, entity maintenance);
• Management of payments: Sundry, LOGIS and PERSAL including batch control;
• Management of claims recoverable account including other non-salary suspense accounts;
• Financial reporting and monitoring: Plan and manage the compilation of inputs to the Interim financial statements (IFS) and Annual Financial Statements (AFS);
• Ensure that the information submitted for the IFS/AFS disclosure is checked and verified;
• Ensure the accurate and timeous compilation and submission of IFS/AFS including sound supporting documentation;
• Managerial functions.

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: Mr L Petersen Tel No: (021) 483 5758

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