Financial Controller at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• A recognised minimum three-year tertiary qualification/ National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Finance Management /Accounting/or Cost and Management Accounting.
• Minimum of Two (2) years of functional relevant experience in a financial management environment specifically in budgeting, expenditure and revenue and review of a general ledger.
• Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements. Knowledge: Public Finance Management Act, National Department of Treasury regulations, guidelines, instruction notes, circulars and directives, Understanding of Governments financial delegations, Standard Charts of Accounts (SCOA), Government Budget systems and procedures, In-depth knowledge of the Public Finance , Government Financial Systems (e.g. BAS, IMS, POWERBI, SAP, BAS), Supply Chain Management Framework, Understanding of Financial prescripts and International standards (GAAP , IFRS and GRAP).
• Skills: Good Communication skills both written and verbal; Interpersonal skills; Analytical skills and effective report writing; Administrative skills; Problem solving skills and decision-making skills; Numerical, analytical and financial skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Advanced Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Personal Attributes: Ability to communicate at all levels; Assertiveness, accuracy and attention to detail; Dedicated; Hardworking; Ability to work under stressful conditions; Team player; People and client orientated. Goal and solution orientated; Trustworthy; Leadership; Valid driver’s license; Willingness to travel and work irregular hours; Self-motivated. Ability to work

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be expected to handle documents and information with strict confidentiality. Duties include. Assist with expenditure management: Prepare, maintain and update a detailed payment register for all payments received and processed at Finance.
• Track and ensure that all payments are paid in 30 days. Update and maintain a document management system for all financial records that comply with requirements of the Auditor General. Prepare, maintain and update a detailed payment register for all payments received. Ensure payments are adequately supported (e.g. order numbers, invoices). Compile monthly registers for Irregular Expenditure and Fruitless & Wasteful Expenditure. Assist with budget management, Budget compilation and planning for branches/units. Prepare, capture and monitor budget, Guiding responsibility managers on budget utilization.
• Prepare, capture and authorise journals. Participate in the budget preparation process. Check and verify the necessary financial supporting documents required for the strategic and annual performance planning process. Consolidate budget information for the completion of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) in compliance with National Treasury guidelines, resolve all queries (e.g. re-issues, re submissions, recalls and cancellations).
• Maintain safe and proper document control for all financial sources. Monitoring expenditure against approved budget allocations. Ensue correct classification in line with Financial Standard. Respond to audit queries and ensure the adherence of internal controls. Supervise subordinates and ensure performance management and development.
• Coordinate the Rollover requests and virement submissions including request for additional funding. Compile IYM report to monitor financial performance. Prepare administration reports as required. Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual budget reports. Adhere to developed and approved internal controls.
• Assist with debt and revenue management. Managing cash flow and performing expenditure analysis. Ensure that revenue collected is recorded, captured and reported according to PFMA, Treasury Regulations and DORA. Review bank reconciliation of the department (Ensure that all exceptions are cleared and required controls are implemented).
• Oversee the petty cash process. Oversee the identification and accurate recording of debts owed to the department. Ensure all interdepartmental receivables/payables are attended to timeously.

Closing Date : 26-06-2026