Assistant Director: Financial Accounting at Gauteng: Department of Environment

Requirements :

• Matric plus Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management/ accounting/public finance/Cost and Management Accounting (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. 3 years relevant supervisory experience. A valid driver’s license.
• COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures, Reporting procedures and Government Priorities.
• Skills: Planning and Organizing, Report writing, Negotiation and Decision making. Exposure and training in Financial Accounting will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• To ensure adherence to PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Financial Manual and relevant Departmental Policies and Procedures as well as the implementation thereof; Prepare Monthly, Interim and Annual Financial Statement timely; Attend Meetings and Conferences with Supervisor; Determine and develop training needs to Sub-Ordinates; Control Sub-Ordinates Performance reports and perform personnel performance functions;
• Assist with the implementation of recommended solutions regarding the Departmental Systems and processes to improve Departmental efficiency; Assist with the compilation of section 40, Monthly Compliance Reports to Treasury as well as Reports requested by Management; Ensure that confirmation Letters are received and provided from/by the Department/s and ensure that all Inter-Departmental Receivables and Payables are cleared monthly; Provide administrative support and best accounting practices to subordinates and business units and to all Responsibility and Line Managers on all aspects of functional areas;
• Writing of correspondence within and outside the Department, and to be assigned by a Higher-Level Manager and ensure excellent verbal communication skills; Ensure the continuous development of quality improvement of Sub-Ordinates; Liaise on administration matters with other Departments, the Public and Service Providers; Attend to internal and external Audit matters; clearing the suspense and interdepartmental account; hold weekly meetings with Sub-Ordinates and provide feedback report to the Deputy Director; hold monthly meetings with the Deputy Director; Supervise Sub-Ordinates and their duties.
• Timely payment of Suppliers of goods and services (100% of Service Providers payments finalized each month over the 12-month financial period); Authorise the payment of transfers and subsidies processed on the accounting system. Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service. Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively. Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisors.