Deputy Director: Finance at Eastern Cape Department of Education

REQUIREMENTS :

• NQF 7 in Commerce/ Accounting/Financial Management as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) years in Financial Management environment of which three (3) years’ experience must be at an Assistant Director level. A proven track record of managing a team. Relevant experience in the Public Service would be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license

DUTIES :

• Provisioning of planning and advisory services. Provide support on the preparation process and budget monitoring for the district office. Ensure the provisioning of budgetary monitoring and reporting services. Oversee the provisioning of Public Finance Management to schools. Administer of financial accounting reporting services. Provide district expenditure management services.
• Provide district revenue and debt management services. Ensure development and internal control governance framework and ensure provisioning of fraud prevention and loss management services. Ensure provisioning of financial assurance and system control services. Ensure the monitoring evaluation and reporting on financial compliance.
• Manage the allocated resources of the Sub directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. Review financial management performance and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial management. Report on financial management information as required by internal and external stakeholders.
• 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. Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities.
• Ensure timeous development and implementation of Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all subordinates. Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates. Ensure management, maintenance, and safekeeping of assets.
• Identify and manage risks in area of responsibility. Ensure timely budgeting, monitoring, variance analysis and reporting. Ensure that Procurement Planning takes place, that specifications are developed timeously and that there is compliance with supply chain prescripts.
• Ensure the Unit’s assets are managed, maintained, and kept safely. Weigh up the financial implications of propositions and align expenditure to cash flow projections.