The department provides four key services that underpin the four programmes it runs. The services include :
Managing strategic initiatives of the department and the province
Managing provincial resources in a sustainable manner
Managing the assets and liabilities of the province
Ensuring sound financial governance in the province
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Assistant Director: FIinancial Accounting, Reporting & Training
A Degree (NQF level 7 qualification as recognized by SAQA) in Bachelor of Commerce / B Tech majoring in Financial Accounting coupled with Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting environment at an Officer level (Level 7 or higher).
Duties
MONITOR AND REPORT ON THE PREPARATION OF AFS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AUDIT IMPROVEMENT PLAN(AIP): Monitor and provide support to departments and entities on the preparation of AFS to ensure they are prepared in accordance with relevant accounting standards and guidelines. Review Interim and Annual Financial Statements of the departments and entities provide feedback. Review the achievement of milestones on the Audit Improvement Plan (AIP) and AFS plan and prepare reports.
PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENTS AND PUBLIC ENTITIES: Provide support and technical advice on the interpretation of MCS and GRAP standards to both departments and entities and, during the audit. Analyse and review books of accounts and manage the implementation of suspense related Treasury Instructions to clear those accounts and report and review accordingly. Monitor the adherence to reporting requirements in terms of section 32 of the Provincial Finance Management Act & Circular 1 and 3 of 2010 and report accordingly.
PREPARE AND SUBMIT CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO AUDITOR GENERAL AND RESPOND TO AUDIT QUERIES THEREOF. MANAGE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAINING INTERVENITONS: Review and update course manuals. Conduct training and report thereof. Develop Financial Management Training Plan, coordinate financial management related interventions in provincial departments and Public Entities and evaluate effectiveness thereof.