Assistant Director: Reporting, Ref No. CAS 03/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and suitably qualified individual to render financial accounting services and to assist with the in-year and annual reports on recorded financial affairs and financial systems, maintain a programme for the preparation of financial statements and in-year monitoring reports and prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, inputs for the annual report, and inyear monitoring reports. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in finance or related; A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience in a financial statements and reporting environment.

Recommendation    

• A valid driving licence (Code B or Higher).

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• Compilation of un-audited and audited annual financial statements
• Compilation of the interim financial statements
• Review monthly and quarterly financial reporting compliance
• Research, analyse and interpret accounting information as well as changes in respect of the MCS and AMD and to provide guidance and training thereof
• General supervision of employees (including leave management and training gap analysis).

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

• Policy development
• Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act - PFMA)
• National Treasury regulations (NTR's), Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions-PTI's
• Financial Systems including Enterprise Content Management (ECM)

Skills in the following:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Report writing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team