Deputy Director: Financial Accounting

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 in Financial Management / Financial Accounting.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Financial Accounting, of which 3 years must be at ASD level.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
• Knowledge of the department Strategy.
• Knowledge of the procurement policy and procedures.
• In depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations’ Financial Delegations and Risk Management Knowledge of BAS.
• Skills:
• Communication.
• Computer literacy.
• Analytical, presentation, report writing and interpersonal skills.
• Planning, Organizing, Leadership, and Negotiation skills.
• Attributes:
• Decisive.
• Credible.
• Motivating.

Duties

• Monitor the policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments.
• Develop and maintain financial accounting policies and processes.
• Monitor revenue collected and expenditure incurred and submit reports and plans as required.
• Monitor compliance with financial prescripts.
• Provide advice and guidance to role players on revenue and expenditure procedures.
• Ensure that cashier, banking, debt management, monitoring and reporting services are rendered.
• Ensure that payment for compensation of employees, goods and services, transfers, subsidies and reporting are efficiently and effectively performed.
• Provide financial administration and accounting services (ledgers/journals, accounting and reporting (interim and annual financial statements).
• Maintain discipline.
• Manage performance and development.
• Undertake human resources and other related administrative functions.
• Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required.
• Develop, implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work.
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports.
• Serve on transverse task teams as required.
• Plan and allocate work.
• Perform quality control of work delivered by employees.
• Provide functional technical advice and guidance.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates).
• The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
• The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).
• The employment decision shall be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
• The Department is committed to promoting employment equity, including race, gender and disability representation, through the filling of this post(s).
• Accordingly, the transfer, promotion or appointment of candidates should contribute towards improving representativity and achieving the numerical targets set out in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
• In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, People With Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.
• Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118/076 942 4090.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job).
• It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.
• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan.
• To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• The Department reserves the right not to appoint.
• If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.