The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is responsible for early childhood development, primary and secondary school education in the province. Our primary objectives are to improve the language and mathematics skills of learners; to improve matric results; and improve access to quality education in poor communities.
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An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B Degree or higher qualification) in Accounting Sciences;
A minimum of 3 years relevant management experience in Financial Accounting;
A valid driving license and willingness to drive. Recommendation: The following will serve as strong recommendations:
Knowledge and experience in a financial environment.
Expert knowledge of BAS and PERSAL will be to your advantage.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of financial policies and regulations.
Knowledge of financial processes.
Ability to analyse and interpret financial data. Operational knowledge of financial systems.
Skills:
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work under pressure and independently in a fastpaced environment.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, analytical and communication skills, (verbal and written).
Effective communication for collections and client relations.
Planning and organisation:
The capacity to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and organise workflows is vital for handling a high volume of accounts and meeting deadlines.
Proactiveness and strategy: The ability to proactively implement collection strategies, create credit policies and continuously improve the Accounts Receivable process to align with strategic business goals.