Director: Management Accounting

Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Accounting.
• A minimum of 5 years’ of experience at a middle/ senior managerial level obtained in a financial management environment.
• Knowledge of the broader public service policy framework on financial management processes and procedures.
• Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of an appointment.

Duties

• Budget Management:
• Coordinate and streamline processes within the section in the compilation of the following documents:
• Monthly Report, Annual Report, Medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF), Estimates of national expenditure (ENE), Adjusted Estimate (AE), Rollovers.
• Coordinate changes to the drawing’s schedules between budget and expenditure business units, Coordinate changes to the drawing’s schedules between budget and expenditure business units.
• Oversee the execution of the Budget Committee, its secretariate and other functions.
• Engage and coordinate correspondences with public entities.
• Adherence to applicable legislative requirements.
• Asset Management:
• Assist in the coordination and streamlining of processes within the department in the compilation of the following:
• Financial Manual.
• Maintain oversight over the Fixed Asset Register for compliance.
• Implement measures to address the following:
• Compliance with the requirements of the PFMA, Compliance with Treasury Regulations, Compliance with the interim financial manual, Compliance with Accounting Officer’s Procurement Procedures.
• Implement measures in compliance with Financial Delegations.
• Implement corrective measures about audit findings.
• Financial Reporting:
• Manage the activities of the department’s financial reporting.
• Co-ordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate preparation and submission of financial reports, including the annual financial statements, interim financial statements and ad- hoc financial reports, .
• Review internal and external audit findings, recommend and implement corrective measures.
• Develop technical accounting expertise for the Chief Directorate.
• Policy Development, Innovation & Training:
• Develop and review financial management policies, procedures, standards in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Apply the consistent application of policies determinations (e.g. through audit trails or internal compliance reviews.
• Initiate training and awareness of financial management policies and processes in the department.
• Implement project management innovation interventions for process enhancement, through automation and improvement of deliverables within the department.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of:
• A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a recent comprehensive CV.
• Submission of copies of qualifications, Identity document, and any other relevant documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• All non-SA citizens will be required to submit proof of permanent residence in South Africa when shortlisted.
• Personnel suitability checks will be done during the selection process.
• Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• In the pursuit of diversity and redress, appointments will be made in line with the DSBD EE Plan.
• 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.
• The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement within three months of appointment, as well as complete a financial interest declaration form within one month of appointment and annually thereafter.
• The Department reserves the right not to fill or withdraw any advertised post.
• Note: a new application for employment (Z83) form is applicable from 01 January 2021.
• The new form can be downloaded online at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp