Assistant Director: Financial Accounting Services (GMT Fleet Finance) at Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF 6 qualification in Financial Management / Management Accounting or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in the Financial Accounting field (BAS – accounts and reporting). Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability).
• Skills And Knowledge: Knowledge in financial management systems (BAS, PERSAL, LOGIS). Knowledge and understanding of the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and all other relevant legislation. Financial management skills. Change management skills. Service delivery innovation skills.
• Supervision skills. Problem solving and analysis skills. Decision making skills. Team leader ability. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication skills. Computer literacy. Planning and organizing skills. 

DUTIES :

• Monitor the policies and legislative framework to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments. Monitor the implementation of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Verify and authorize creditor’s payments. Identification of fruitless expenditure and management of accrual, payables and accounts reconciliation.
• Liaise with Provincial Treasury on payroll related matters. Monitor the payroll register. Advice and update the department on payroll related matters (e.g. salary adjustment etc.). Manage the provision of IRP5 or tax related documents. Management of 30-day payment cycle to service providers.
• Managing the process of transfer of payment due to departmental entities on monthly basis. Management of accruals, payables and accounts reconciliation. Management of BAS and PERSAL related payments (allowances and deductions). Management of PERSAL exceptions and reconciliations. Administration of departmental payroll and Tax Reconciliation.