Deputy Director: Financial Accounting (PMG and Reconciliation): PMTE Finance at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Finance or related field plus extensive and appropriate experience in financial accounting, finance as well as relevant and appropriate Junior managerial level (Assistant Director equivalent) working experience. A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Setting the Paymaster general (PMG) sub-directorate business plan and facilitating the achievement of set objectives. Oversee the management and financial accounting guidance of the PMG sub-directorate, internal controls, reconciliation of suspense and general ledger accounts and the approval of related journals.
• Manage the entity’s bank account – inflow and outflow of funds, monitor, track and authorise duly signed and supported telegraphic transfers and ensure transactions are verifiable and in compliance with the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Review and authorise monthly bank reconciliations, general ledger and/or suspense accounts and clear suspense accounts timeously.
• Ensure that period closure is timeous and complete with no open transactions for any given period. Develop policies and enhance ongoing improvements to business processes within the sub-directorate. Identify policy gaps and key areas for further development to improve efficiency of financial systems and innovative technology, including narratives and flow charts. Attend to ad hoc requests by management. Ensure effective document control of all journals and related documents.
• Review and sign off all monthly reporting to the National Treasury. Provide PMG related inputs for the preparation of financial statements in line with GRAP. Interact with internal and external auditors (AGSA) to ensure accuracy and resolution of audit findings and related matters. Build and maintain good working relations with employees, clients and all stakeholders to produce solutions to issues.