Assistant Director: Financial Accounting

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Job Purpose

Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to coordinate, review and undertake the implementation of financial accounting systems and procedures in line with relevant legislation, regulations frameworks and departmental policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in financial management; A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Monitoring and compiling financial reporting, including Interim Financial Statements and Annual Financial Statements; Collection and recording of revenue (banking and cashier functions); Management of the payment of Compensation of Employees (COE), goods and services and transfers and subsidies; Operationalise the debt management function; Conduct required system maintenance (Basic Accounting System) and monitor and perform month/year-end closure on the system in compliance with guidelines; People Management.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Public service accounting procedures, processes and systems; Performance management in general;

Skills needed: Accounting and Financial management skills; Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; People management.

Industries: Government Administration

Function: Admin and Back office