Deputy Director: Management Accounting

Requirements

• A Grade 12 plus degree (equivalent to NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Financial Management or Finance.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience at an Assistant Director level in a financial/accounting environment.
• Valid Driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
• Knowledge of the PFMA, Financial Management, National Treasury Regulations, prescripts, cost accounting and business practices.
• Other:
• Travelling may be required.
• Extended working hours may be required.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management.

Duties

• Compile monthly/quarterly management account reports:
• Manage the financial revenue, expenditure, and accounting reporting functions within the GPW.
• Provide monthly/quarterly feedback to Business units Head and the CEO.
• Managing the analysing and reporting on income, expenditure, assets and liabilities.
• Monitor an efficient and effective bookkeeping system and financial control within the GPW.
• Provide strategic guidance in decision-making on reporting, compliance or regulatory matters.
• Ensure the development and execution of financial reporting strategies and systems:
• Analyse financial statements and quarterly reports.
• Analyse profitability by product line and reporting on it through a sales profitable report.
• Analyse the consumption rates of printing equipment.
• Monitor waste disposal levels/ratio.
• Provide inputs to the annual spending plans aligned to the business plan for the coming year.
• Review all Directorate policies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and directives:
• Ensure compliance with the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, requirements.
• Ensure proper responses to audit findings and requests for information.
• Compile/oversee reporting in terms of the Public Finance Management Act.
• Oversee/Review compliance reports/certificate.
• Manage the Sub-directorate:
• Monitor and ensure proper utilisation and maintenance of equipment.
• Evaluate and monitor performance appraisal of subordinates.
• Ensure capacity building and training of staff.
• Implement workplace discipline.
• Provide inputs on the development/review of Business plans with clear roles and responsibilities assigned with the resource’s requirements identified.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment.
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• Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
• Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initiated and signed by the applicant as instructed below.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert.
• The Department does not accept applications via fax.
• Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered.
• Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of a SMS Pre- entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG).
• Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre-Entry Certificate and have completed the course.
• The cost for Nyukela is at the applicants own expense.
• The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/SMS pre-entry programme.
• 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 es, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a 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.
• If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).
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• The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
• The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) MANAGEMENT ACHELON