Director: Provincial Government Accounting

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Job Purpose

The Western Cape Government is looking to employ a self motivated individual to ensure that the annual financial statements are a full and true reflection of the financial position of the provincial and local government and its entities as prescribed and manage the Directorate staff.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA)

At least 5 years’ middle or senior management experience and proven knowledge of technical abilities on accounting practices

Recommendation

Valid driver’s license or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities

Knowledge of the people management function

Post Graduate studies in accounting and financial governance

Chartered Accountant

An aptitude for training and rolling out the relevant reporting frameworks

Excellent networking abilities

Working knowledge of Standards of GRAP and the Modified Cash Standard

Key Performance Areas

Drive the application of accounting practice within departments and entities in line with the latest applicable reporting frameworks.

Compile and table annual consolidated financial statements of the Province.

Manage the research and issuing of best accounting practices.

Manage technical assistance provided on the interpretation of accounting standards and frameworks.

Driving accounting capacitation through training interventions on financial governance and accounting frameworks.

Improving the financial governance maturity within departments through multi-disciplinary engagements.

People and Financial Management.

Competencies

Strategic capability and leadership

Change management

Communication: written and oral skills

Financial management

Knowledge management

Industries: Government Administration

Function: Others