Assistant Director: Reporting, Ref No. CAS 15/2026 at Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

Remuneration
R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)

Job Purpose

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate, review and undertake the implementation of financial accounting systems and procedures in line with relevant legislation, regulations frameworks and departmental policies and procedures.
• To manage in-year and annual reports on recorded financial affairs and financial systems.  

Minimum Requirements

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

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas

• Monitor and analyse expenditure of the sub-directorate's approved budget by reviewing expenditure reports, and reporting on spending trends and variances;
• Develop, maintain, and implement the Interim and Annual Financial Statements (IFS and AFS) Action Plan, ensuring compliance with Modified Cash Standards (MCS) and the Accounting Manual for Departments (AMD);
• Manage the preparation, quality review, and timely submission of IFS and AFS to Provincial Treasury and the Auditor-General, and coordinate responses to audit queries throughout the audit process;
• Consolidate and validate financial information, ensuring all figures are supported by complete, accurate, and certified documentation;
• Review, test, and validate financial reporting templates, accounting policies, formulas, and disclosures to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements;
• Research, analyse, and interpret accounting standards and guidelines updates (MCS and AMD), and provide guidance on the implementation of new or amended financial reporting requirements.

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);
• Modified Cash Standards and Accounting Manual for Departments; and Report writing.
• Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.