Assistant Director: Management Accounting, Ref No. LG 22/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• Department of Local Government Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate, review and implement the management accounting systems and procedures. Assist to effectively utilise state funds by means of planning of financial resources and to manage, co-ordinate and maintain revenue and expenditure control for the department.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree at NQF level 7 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in Management Accounting.  

Recommendation    

• Supervisory experience within a management accounting environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the budget preparation process; Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the financial supporting information for planning purposes; Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the management accounting reporting processes for financial year; Regulatory, policy, governance frameworks and operational advice; Supervisory functions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Have a strong financial background specifically in public sector finance; Planning, budgeting and reporting tools and techniques; Intermediary computer competency; Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Transversal public sector accounting systems; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Public finance, human resources and management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Have ability to function under pressure; Accuracy; Ability to interpret, apply and comment on policies and legislation; Planning and organising; 
• Numeracy skills; Be able to solve financial problems; Problem Solving;