Assistant Director Financial Reporting at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Grade 12 certificate, a recognised 3-year Degree or Diploma (NQF Level 6/7) in Financial Accounting or Finance with at least 5 years of proven relevant experience in the field of financial management with emphasis on financial reporting.

Communication:

• Good verbal and written communication skills; Creativity - Pro-active, Innovative thinker, and must be able to work under pressure. Project management skills and being in possession of a valid driver’s licence will be added advantages.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Computer Literacy with emphasis on MS Office, and in particular, MS Excel Data Analytics, BAS, and PERSAL. SKILLS - Accounting and Financial management, High numerical skills.

Duties :

The successful candidate, reporting to the Manager:

• Financial reporting, will be responsible for the preparation of monthly, interim and annual Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) compliant financial statements as well as monthly management accounts.
• Maintain properly reconciled accounts up-to-the general ledger in the entity’s books to support amounts disclosed in the financial statements. Assist with the provision of relevant information to the entity’s internal and external oversight bodies such as the provincial treasury and the audit committee as well as to both internal and external auditors.
• Must apply sound knowledge of GRAP standards, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Treasury Instructions as well as the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), among other things. Make effective use of MS Excel's data analytics to add value to the entity’s financial reporting requirements in a manner that is efficient and effective.
• Knowledge about innovative inventory management techniques will be the applicant’s added advantage.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage risks and projects and prepare presentations to the entity’s management and other stakeholders.