ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Job Overview

An Assistant Director: Financial Accounting position is available at Johannesburg Head Office (Reference: REFS/056307) with a salary of R487 197 per annum plus benefits. Candidates must hold a Matric and a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Financial Management, Accounting, Public Finance, or Cost and Management Accounting, along with 3 years of relevant supervisory experience and a valid driver's license. Key responsibilities include ensuring PFMA and Treasury Regulations adherence, preparing financial statements, compiling compliance reports, supervising staff, and managing supplier payments.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management / Accounting / Public Finance / Cost and Management Accounting (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA
• 3 years relevant supervisory experience
• A valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures, Reporting procedures and Government Priorities
• Skills in Planning and Organizing, Report writing, Negotiation and Decision making

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Financial Manual and relevant Departmental Policies and Procedures as well as the implementation thereof
• Prepare Monthly, Interim and Annual Financial Statement timely
• Attend Meetings and Conferences with Supervisor
• Determine and develop training needs to Subordinates
• Control Subordinates Performance reports and perform personnel performance functions
• Assist with the implementation of recommended solutions regarding the Departmental Systems and processes to improve Departmental efficiency
• Assist with the compilation of section 40, Monthly Compliance Reports to Treasury as well as Reports requested by Management
• Ensure that confirmation Letters are received and provided from/by the Department/s and ensure that all Inter-Departmental Receivables and Payables are cleared monthly
• Provide administrative support and best accounting practices to subordinates and business units and to all Responsibility and Line Managers on all aspects of functional areas
• Writing of correspondence within and outside the Department, and to be assigned by a Higher-Level Manager and ensure excellent verbal communication skills
• Ensure the continuous development of quality improvement of Sub-Ordinates
• Liaise on administration matters with other Departments, the Public and Service Providers
• Attend to internal and external Audit matters
• Clearing the suspense and interdepartmental account
• Hold weekly meetings with Sub-Ordinates and provide feedback report to the Deputy Director
• Hold monthly meetings with the Deputy Director
• Supervise Sub-Ordinates and their duties
• Ensure timely payment of Suppliers of goods and services (100% of Service Providers payments finalized each month over the 12-month financial period)
• Authorise the payment of transfers and subsidies processed on the accounting system
• Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service
• Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively
• Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees

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