The Department of Water and Sanitation is the custodian of South Africa's water resources. It is primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of policy governing this sector.
While striving to ensure that all South Africans gain access to clean water and dignified sanitation, the department also promotes effective and efficient water resou...
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A relevant NQF 7 qualification in a financial management / financial accounting-related field.
Five (5) years’ experience in financial management and reporting, of which three (3) years are relevant experience at a supervisory / management level. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Duties
Overseeing and managing payroll management and reporting sub-directorate. Provide support to clusters on all payroll management and reporting responsibilities. Consolidate all monthly reports from clusters. Ensure proper reporting on a quarterly basis for performance reporting, quarterly financial reports, and finally annual reporting, including preparation and compilation of GRAP-compliant annual financial statements.
Ensure that audit queries are responded to on time. Formulating, documenting, implementing, and reviewing policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and programs relating to payroll management, other regulatory internal control and compliance issues, and general ledger reconciliation.
Manage the completion of all daily, weekly, and monthly operational duties with assistance from the assistant director, recommending initiatives to enhance risk mitigation and fraud protection to the director. Manage compliance regarding remuneration and benefits processes.
Attending meetings as and when required. Attending to audit queries and formulating appropriate responses. Manage year-end processes and account adjustments, training, and support to clusters. Assist the director in the effective execution of his / her responsibilities. Supervise and evaluate staff and sign their performance agreements and assessments. Staff management and training.