Director: Financial Accounting at North West Dept of Public Works

REQUIREMENTS :

Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate plus a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting. Honours or Postgraduate diploma in Finance will be added advantage. Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (Nyukela Certificate).
• Experience: 5 years’ experience at middle/ senior managerial level. A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations; Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Modified Cash Standard and Accounting Manual for departments. Supply Chain Management Practices; government procurement procedures and processes; Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations and related HRM Acts, Competencies in terms of the SMS Competency Framework. Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills; Conflict Management and problem solving skills; outstanding people management skills; Good presentation skills; Advanced Computer skills; Strategic Management skills and Leadership skills. Willingness to work under pressure and beyond formal working hours. 

DUTIES :

• Manage the administration of creditor’s payments and employees’ salaries. Manage the collection of revenue and bookkeeping services. Manage accounting services. Manage the administration of the employee’s salaries. Meet the reporting requirements and standards promulgated by the PFMA. Ensure adequate internal financial control arrangement and systems and managing the mitigating of potential risks.
• Manage the departmental cashflow. Manage and monitor financial reporting. Manage and maintain the departmental BAS System. Manage the budget of the Directorate. Compilation of Interim Financial Statements (IFS) / Annual Financial Statements (AFS). Manage human, assets and financial resources of the Directorate.