Assistant Director: Financial Accounting, Ref No. WCMD 03/2024 R1 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a qualified individual to coordinate, review and undertake the implementation of financial accounting systems and procedures in line with relevant legislation, regulations frameworks and departmental policies and procedures. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher) in Financial Accounting or related
• A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience in a financial accounting or similar environment.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Collection and recording of revenue; Reporting; Clearance of balances in the assets and liabilities accounts; Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service; It will be advantageous to have experience in a financial accounting and/or management accounting environment.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions; Public Service Act, 1994, as amended; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Relevant systems (Basic Accounting System and Logistical Information System).

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Numeracy and literacy; Project management; Accounting, finance and audit.

Remuneration    

• R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)

Closing Date    

• 2025/11/10