Vacancies Available at Free State Department of Community,Safety Roads and Transport

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11) 

CENTRE : Bloemfontein 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Candidates must be in possession of a Grade 12 or Matric plus a SAQA-recognised degree or equivalent at NQF level 7 in Accounting and/or Financial Management. Must have completed a South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) or South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) articles.
• The candidate must have a minimum of five years relevant financial experience, of which at least three years must be at management level. A valid driver’s licence is required.
• Skills and Competence: The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic capability and leadership, people management and empowerment, financial management, knowledge management, problem-solving and analysis, customer focus and strong communication skills, together with a thorough understanding of Public Service Acts, policy analysis and interpretation, have working knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and the Standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Standards(GRAP). Due to the large databases used the official is required to be an expert in Microsoft Excel and Access. 

DUTIES :

• The core duties are extensive since the candidate facilitates financial planning for the entity, prepares monthly financial reports, monitors cash flow, and ensure that the entity complies with financial prescripts.
• The candidate is also responsible to perform year-end financial procedures, assist with the preparation of financial statements in terms of GRAP, preparation of audit files as required by the Auditor General, identifying correcting journals, compiling a detailed asset register for leased assets in accordance with GRAP.
• The position further requires the candidate to manage revenue including the calculation of the entity’s tariffs and computing the quarterly leased schedules of clients. Revenue collection duties involve monitoring the policy and legislative framework, tracking revenue collected and expenditure incurred, and ensuring cashier, banking, debt management, and reporting services are rendered. The candidate will be required to perform risk functions by analysing the detail fleet expenditure.
• The candidate is also responsible to authorise transactions for the entity on BAS, monitors payroll, and undertakes expenditure management, accounting work, including identifying and authorising journals.
• Finally, the post manages human, financial and equipment resources, including, staff performance and development, discipline, leave matters and ensuring spending is aligned with strategic objectives. This is a demanding leadership role suited to a finance professional who can manage teams, work under pressure and uphold sound governance. 

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SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09) 

CENTRE : Bloemfontein 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate with a recognized National Diploma or a recognised Bachelor’s Degree /Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in the Financial Management/Senior State Accounting environment, of which 3 years must be supervisory experience.
• Skills and Competencies: Knowledge and understanding on Human Resource Management legislation, policies, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Guidelines. Understanding of departmental policies and procedures, government financial systems, principles and practice of financial accounting. Understanding of framework for managing performance information.
• Knowledge of business strategy transaction and alignment. Problem solving and analysis. People diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Accountability and ethical conduct. A valid driver’s license. BAS experience. 

DUTIES :

• Cashier, banking service and electronic payments. Monitor and review the procedures for the collection and safekeeping of all monies and compliance with the relevant financial prescripts. Monitor and review the receipts and collection of monies to ensure that it is in accordance with the appropriate tariffs and properly recorder. Oversee that banking of monies is done in accordance with the prescribed processes.
• Oversee that bank reconciliations are performed and are correct. Oversee the verification of the validity and allocation of payments received via electronic transfers. Oversee the safeguarding of source documents and face value. Debt Management. Oversee the identification and accurate recording of debts owed to the Entity. Liaise with debtors to determine payback conditions and time span. Oversee the accurate allocation of monies received.
• Monitoring and reporting on revenue: Compile and ensure the distribution of monthly invoices and statements to all clients. Oversee and monitor income and review reconciliations. Oversee and undertake the development of corrective measures when required. Oversee and collate financial supporting information for planning purposes. Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information.
• Expenditure Management: Compensation of employees: Oversee the verification of the capturing of payroll transactions on the accounting system. Oversee the quality assure of all payroll transactions. Authorizes reimbursement transactions on the BAS accounting system. Oversee the reconciliation of transactions (interface) on the payroll (PERSAL) with the accounting system (BAS). Authorizes payments. Oversee verification of information for payroll certification.
• Goods and services: Oversee verification of source documents. Oversee the quality assurance and verification of transactions on BAS. Oversee the correct capturing of banking details on the accounting system. Oversee creditor reconciliation (ensure that service providers are paid timely and correctly).
• Reporting: Oversee the processing of information to determine expenditure. Review and analyse expenditure reports. Assist with the compilation of interim and annual financial statements of the entity. Ensure the safeguarding of all source documents.
• Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service including: General supervision of employees. Allocate duties and do quality control of the work delivered by supervisors. Advise and lead supervisors with regard to all aspects of the work. Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees. Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively. Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.