ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRADE CREDITORS

Job Overview

The Unemployment Insurance Fund in Pretoria is hiring an Assistant Director: Trade Creditors with a salary of R487 197 per annum. Responsibilities include ensuring timely invoice payments, managing DEL claims, approving reconciliations, reviewing financial statements, and managing sub-directorate resources. Applicants must hold an NQF Level 6 qualification in Accounting, Auditing, Business Information Systems, or Economics, along with four years of relevant experience, including two years in finance and two years in a supervisory role. Applications should be emailed to Jobs-UIF14@labour.gov.za.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An undergraduate qualification in Accounting / Auditing / Business Information Systems and Economics at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
• Four (4) years of experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Finance environment.
• Two (2) years of experience at a supervisory level.
• Knowledge of Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA), Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act (PSA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA).
• Knowledge of Generally Recognized Accounting Principles (GRAP) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Relevant Financial Systems (AX-One, BAS, etc.) and HR System (PERSAL).
• Skills in Accounting, Verbal and written Communication, Computer Literacy, Time Management, Interpersonal relations, Report Writing, Planning and Organizing, Analytical, Creative, and Financial Management.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure internal and external invoices are paid within 30 days of receipt by the Fund.
• Manage the monthly DEL Claim process and ensure payments are made.
• Approve weekly and monthly reconciliations.
• Improve financial management and accounting through planning, tracking, monitoring, and reporting of achievements against set targets.
• Review Financial Statements and Annual Report information.
• Improve governance within the sub-directorate.
• Manage human, financial, and equipment/asset resources in the sub-directorate.

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