Deputy Director: Management Accounting

Overview

Deputy Director for Management Accounting at the Department of Traditional Affairs in Pretoria, overseeing financial planning, budgeting and reporting at SMS Level 11.

Requirements

• A three year Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Financial Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 plus 5 years’ experience at junior management/Assistant Director level with relevant experience in the financial field.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Core competencies: Strategic Capacity and leadership, Financial Management, Programme and Project Management; change management.
• Process Competencies: Knowledge management, Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, People management and empowerment, Client orientation and customer focus, computer literacy and communication, Communication (Verbal and written).
• Technical competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, General Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), Basic Accounting System (BAS), PERSAL system, General ledger reconciliation and analysis, compilation of financial statements, revenue management and debtors control and creditors payments.

Duties

• The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Manage the financial planning, budgeting and reporting processes of the Department: Ensure submission of credible budget inputs to National Treasury in respect of MTEF, AENE, ENE, Cash Flow and Application Roll-overs;
• Manage Cash Flow Projections/Monthly Drawings and ensure submission to National Treasury;
• Participate in the Functional Group/Cluster meetings arranged by National Treasury;
• Convene Departmental Budget Committee meetings;
• Manage, update and maintain department’s budget;
• Make costing and funding related presentations to Budget Committee and departmental governance structures, Department’s Oversight Committees and other agencies and organisations as needed;
• Conduct research necessary to prepare forecasts of future financial/business conditions using multiple scenarios, review trends impacting the department;
• Perform cost-benefit analysis as required to assist making management decisions;
• Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Instruction Notes and other financial prescripts.
• Coordinate the revision of policies, internal controls and improved processes: Monitor the policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognisance is taken to new developments;
• Develop and maintain policies and processes in line with applicable prescripts and ensure alignment with Department’s strategic objective;
• Review efficiency and effectiveness of systems of internal controls within the Department in order to improve the integrity of financial information;
• Monitor compliance with financial prescripts;
• Evaluate strategies and processes in order to continually improve them.
• Monitor and manage the expenditure account: Analyse monthly department costing, funding and budgeting reports to maintain expenditure controls;
• Consult with Programme Managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with policies and procedures;
• Monitor spending patterns and implement measures to promote adherence to budgets;
• Prepare monthly reports on over expenditure and under expenditure (in-year monitoring management reports);
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis to compare operating programmes;
• Monitor compliance, implementation and maintenance of PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other financial prescripts.
• Implement measures for improving audit outcomes and risk management: Assist in the development and monitoring of the audit action plan;
• Report progress on the audit plan;
• Review of audit files and Annual Financial Statements to ensure compliance with GRAP;
• Manage request for Information (RFIs) and submission of audit evidence to AGSA;
• Manage and resolve audit queries;
• Reduce exposure to risk through corporate governance;
• Assess risks of the sub-directorate and update the risk register;
• Provide oversight in the compliance to the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, departmental policies and internal control procedures;
• Control documentation and safeguard source documents;
• Management of Basic Accounting System and month end closure and financial year end processes.
• Manage the sub-directorate financial planning, budgeting and reporting.
• The successful candidate will also support the National House of Traditional & Khoi-San Leaders.

How to apply

Applications may be posted to: Human Resource Management, Department of Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand deliver to: 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor, Pencardia 1 Building or email to DTARecruit202612@cogta.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Director: Human Resource Management

Enquiries: Mr L Motlhabedi Tel No: (012) 065-3440

Notes

Youth and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates. Applications must quote the relevant reference number and must be completed on the NEW Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and signed when submitted. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), the application will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will submit relevant documents. Applicants should submit CV and Z83 only. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies a day before the interview date. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation only when shortlisted. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill the advertised position. OTHER POSTS