Senior Financial Analyst: Internal Audit, Policies, Framework and Guidelines (TSS) at National Treasury

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) or a Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in any of the following disciplines: Commerce or Accounting,
•  A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director or equivalent level obtained within research and policy development techniques,
•  Knowledge of the broader public service frameworks, e.g., PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations.?

Key Performance Areas

Development of frameworks, policies and standards:

•  Research and development of the Modified Cash Standard and other financial management frameworks based on legislation and best practices,
• ?Research and development of policies based on standards and the identified gaps (provided by the support CD’s), including the review of existing policies, 
• Participate in the development of intervention strategies to financial management capability of clients based on the results of the financial capability maturity model and audit outcomes, 
• Participate in the development of local and international standards on financial accounting (GRAP and IPSAS) by attending meetings and preparing the comment letters on exposure drafts,

 Report regularly on progress on framework, standards and policy formulation, Development of guidelines and tools: 

• Research and development of user guidelines for frameworks, Research and development of implementation tools in support of the implementation of the GRAP and Modified Cash Standard(s), 
• Development of financial reporting templates and specimens, 
• Report regularly on progress on guidelines and tool development and implementation, 

Support the implementation of the accounting frameworks, standards and guidelines:

• Provide support and advice on financial accounting and management to chief directorates within the OAG and to key external stakeholders, 
• Liaison with the auditor-general and the ASB on technical queries raised during the audits of entities,
•  Participate in knowledge sharing initiatives, 
•  Conduct handover session with the support units on the frameworks, guidelines, standards and policies,

Maintain the chart of accounts for national, provincial and local government:

• Develop and maintain the standard chart of accounts for government, 
•  Participate in the design of system requirements to support the accounting and internal control prescripts in government.