Assistant Director (ACCOUNTING Practitioner): Local

Overview

Assistant Director (Accounting Practitioner) role providing audit analysis and municipal financial guidance within Western Cape Provincial Treasury.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Accounting or Finance (with Auditing 3 as a major subject).
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in accounting environment;
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Strong financial background specifically in Public Sector Finance (E);
• Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Managements;
• Act, National Treasury regulations, Provincial Treasury Directives etc) (E);
• Medium-Term Expenditure Framework Budget process and procedures (E) Adjustments Estimate process and procedures (E);
• Basic accounting system and its structures (E);
• Appropriation accounts;
• Have knowledge of submissions to Accounting Officer, Ministers, Cabinet, Treasury, (E);
• PERSAL (E);
• Computer literacy, Microsoft Office (E).Skills needed: Numeracy;. Literacy;
• Computer Literacy;
• Language skills;
• Project Management;
• Accounting, Finance and Audit;
• Demonstrate the ability to use the following IT Software;. Word;. Excel;. PowerPoint;. Internet;
• Accounting systems;
• Reporting tool.

Duties

• Perform an in-depth analysis and compile a report of audit findings from the Auditor General South Africa (AGSA) reports in order to provide bespoke guidance; training and support to municipalities;
• Prepare the analysis of Consolidated Management Report Analysis to identify common issues for dissemination to municipalities;
• Engage and assist municipalities about progress on addressing issues raised by AGSA during the previous year audit to resolve and reduce audit findings;
• Assess the municipalities regarding their accounting process to comply with accounting reforms by using the Financial Management;
• Capability and Maturity Model (FMCMM) that seeks to identify gaps that might pose risks soon;
• Conduct municipal engagements to discuss capabilities of municipalities with regard to the levels in respect of the current state and provide recommendations to the desired state;
• Monitor the municipalities progress on municipal governance action plans (FMCMM) ( encourage and assist the municipalities to perform self-assessment in order to address any gaps found within their processes and assist/advise them to build standard operating procedures to mitigate the gaps).

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 F Salie Tel No: (021) 483 4252

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