PWWS395-2026 Deputy Director: Finance Support Services at City of Tshwane

Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Accounting or Finance or any other study field related to the position
• At least eight years’ relevant working experience in a finance environment
• Managerial experience will be an added advantage
• Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy (advanced Excel)
• Knowledge of SAP
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Primary functions

• Coordinate budget preparation for the business unit
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements for the business unit
• Prepare timely monthly expenditure deviation reports
• Manage accounts payable to ensure timely processing of invoices
• Ensure that all supplier statements are reconciled
• Assist auditors with financial enquiries
• Prepare audit action plans for all finance-related audit findings
• Follow up with Group Financial Services on all finance-related issues
• Assist divisions with queries related to their budgets and general ledger accounts
• Manage and ensure strategic financial support services
• Identify and determine short- and long-term objectives
• Execute generic management functions
• Execute generic planning functions