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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A Degree (NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Financial Accounting / Financial Management or equivalent tertiary at NQF Level 7 with specialization in Financial Accounting.
Minimum of 3 years supervisory work experience in Finance / Accounting / Financial Management environment at an Officer level (Level 7 or higher). BAS certificate is essentia
Duties
FACILITATE CLEARING, MONITORING AND RECONCILING SUSPENSE ACCOUNTS AND SAFEKEEPING OF FINANCIAL RECORDS; Prepare the reconciliation and clearance of suspense accounts. Check and rectify misallocation on suspense accounts. Supervise the preparation of bank reconciliation. Ensure that payment vouchers and journals are properly filed. Manage verification of payments register. Prepare and process the adjusting journal entries with supporting documentation. Facilitate timeous settlement of inter-departmental debts and liability accounts.
PREPARE MONTHLY, QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS; Prepare interim and annual financial statement in terms of the prescribed Annual Financial Statement guidelines. Prepare confirmation of outstanding debts and interdepartmental claims on a monthly basis. Prepare the age analysis of suspense accounts and interdepartmental claims and submit to Provincial Treasury.
MANAGE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY; Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness. Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager. Delegating functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities. Ensure Performance Agreements, Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all subordinates are developed and implemented timeously. Manage employee performance daily and ensure timely submission of Performance Assessments of all subordinates. Ensure assets are managed, maintained and kept safely by subordinates.