ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EXPENDITURE AND TRANSFERS

Job Overview

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is hiring an Assistant Director: Expenditure and Transfers based in Pretoria with a salary of R487 197 per annum. The role requires a National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management or Accounting, alongside 2 to 3 years of relevant experience, including state accounting or financial officer duties. Key responsibilities include authorising payments on BAS and LOGIS, ensuring compliance with the PFMA and Treasury regulations, reconciling suspense accounts, preparing financial reports, and supervising staff.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate/Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) or Degree (NQF level 7) in Financial Management, Management Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Accounting or any relevant financial accounting qualification recognized by SAQA
• 2–3 years’ relevant experience, including at least 2 years as a State Accountant or Financial Officer in processing and authorising payments, reconciliations or any financial expenditure management and transfers environment
• BAS and LOGIS certificates will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), and National Treasury Regulations, instruction notes and financial systems
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, norms and standards, Basic Accounting System (BAS), and Logistical Information System (LOGIS)
• Planning and Organising skills
• Strategic thinking and Problem-solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Good Communication and Interpersonal relations
• Computer Literacy
• Analytical skills
• Team player and ability to work under pressure

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and authorise financial transactions and payment processes within the Department
• Check compliance with payment procedures and controls and validate supporting documents for correctness, completeness and accuracy
• Identify and correct errors before payment approval
• Verify and authorise payments on BAS and LOGIS
• Monitor LOGIS and sundry payment processes and maintain accurate payment records
• Process payments to beneficiaries, public entities and provinces
• Ensure compliance with PFMA, National Treasury regulations, procedures and policies
• Resolve and follow up on payment queries and discrepancies
• Ensure payments of invoices are processed within 30 days as prescribed by National Treasury regulations
• Monitor and reconcile suspense accounts including GCIS and disbursement reports
• Request various BAS reports, check and monitor journal processes, and review payment transactions for accuracy
• Provide advice and guidance on payment processes
• Supervise subordinates, ensure training and development, and facilitate performance management
• Prepare financial reports, reconciliations and audit information relating to expenditure and transfers
• Monitor proper filing for record and audit purposes

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