Assistant Director: Bookkeeping and Financial Statements, Ref No. DSD 65/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage and supervise staff who perform a departmental financial accounting service.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree/Advance Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification);
• A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative experience in a financial environment.

Key Performance Areas    
Manage and supervise staff who perform the following functions and perform the more complex work in that regard: 

• Payments (transfer, LOGIS, BAS); 
• Bookkeeping; 
• BAS systems control; 
• Credit control; 
• Salary administration; 
• Debt management.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following: 

• Public Financial Management (PFMA); 
• Budgeting processes and techniques;
• Policy Development; 

Skills: 

• Communication (written and verbal); 
• Proven computer literacy; 
• Report writing and formulations; 
• Presentation; 
• Negotiation; Numeracy and analytical thinking;
• Planning and organising; 
• Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; 
• Conflict resolution; 
• Budgeting skills.