Director: Finance

Requirements

• A minimum qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in Financial Accounting/ Financial Management/Auditing or related field of study.
• A minimum 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Accrual Based Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge:
• Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Regulations, National Treasury regulations, guidelines and directives (MTEF, ENE), preferential procurement policy, Government supply chain management framework, Government Budget systems and procedures, Government Financial Systems and Financial prescripts (GAAP and GRAP).
• Skills:
• Planning and organizing, Problem solving, Interpersonal and diplomacy, Ability to conduct research and gathering of information, Ability to work on specific timeframes, Report writing, Management skills, Numeric skills, Ability to communicate at all levels and Analytical thinking.

Duties

• Manage the implementation and monitoring of financial guidelines, processes, standards and strategies- Undertake research on the latest developments in professional guidelines, legislations and standards.
• Identify financial trends and opportunities for businesses processes improvement.
• Make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing financial guidelines, standards, policies and procedures.
• Manage the implementation of financial guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and strategies and related treasury prescripts.
• Ensure the development and implementation of support tools.
• Provide advice and guidance in various fora in relation to the financial guidelines.
• Monitor the implementation and ensure compliance with applicable policies and Directives.
• Ensure the implementation of sound effective and efficient internal control system.
• Manage the budget and planning function for the region-:
• Undertake detailed researches on matters pertaining to budget management.
• Manage the collation of budget inputs for budget planning and control.
• Analyse inputs related to Medium Term Expenditure Framework.
• Monitor fund transfers from National Treasury.
• Manage allocation of budgets according to components and financial years.
• Undertake quarterly reviews on the management of budget allocated to components.
• Ensure that Regional expenditure is in accordance with its budget allocations.
• Ensure that operational plans are aligned to the budget and strategic objectives.
• Regularly report on budget and cash-flow.
• Manage financial accounting and reporting services for the region:
• Manage account receivable and accounts payable.
• Manage and coordinate the compilation of financial statements (interim and annual).
• Manage bookkeeping and financial accounting services.
• Ensure the accuracy of allocation journals, receipts and payments.
• Manage the verification of payment interfaces.
• Ensure the timely reconciliation and clearing of control accounts.
• Ensure that invoice payments within the region are processed within 30 days in line with Treasury Regulations.
• Oversee timely production of reports.
• Implement a dashboard for tracking and resolution of queries from suppliers.
• Manage property payments and revenues-:
• Ensure effective implementation of the property expenditure management system.
• Manage property revenues;
• Ensure effectiveness of the Property Asset Register.
• Manage the authorisation of creditors’ payments and customer master file.
• Manage litigation and/or arbitration related to property payments and revenue.
• Maintain a sound financial governance and processes and ensure the implementation of measures for improving audit outcomes-:
• Prevent and detect the irregular expenditure, fruitless and wasteful expenditure and unauthorised expenditure.
• Ensure that the register is updated with all reported cases of irregular expenditure, Fruitless expenditure, unauthorized expenditure, lost, stolen and damaged assets.
• Monitor adherence to all internal policies and practices.
• Review management report and implement audit plan.
• Ensure regular progress report on the audit plan.
• Ensure effective document control and safeguard of source documents.
• Ensure that reconciliation, journals and payments are fully supported.
• Ensure timeous and accurate response to the Auditor General.
• Management of the Directorate-:
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations;
• Maintenance of discipline;
• Management of performance and development;
• Establish implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements;
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the directorate and report on progress as required;
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports;
• Serve on transverse task teams as required;
• Quality control of work delivered by employees;
• Monitor the budget and expenditures on Financial accounting directorate.

How to apply

New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.

Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.
• Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months.
• Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified.
• Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form:
• PART A and PART B must be fully completed.
• PART C - PART G:
• Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate.
• This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information.
• Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.
• Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified.
• Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.
• Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only.
• Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.
• Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes.
• Note:
• It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.
• Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
• Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG).
• 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 the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Note:
• For emailed applications, please submit a Single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position.
• Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB.
• It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document.
• Encrypted document will not be accepted.
• All though an email application option is available, applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their application.
• Important:
• Applicants must submit a separate application for each post applied for, clearly indicating the correct reference number and post title on each application.
• Applicants who apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
• Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the application not being considered.