Assistant Director : Financial Accounting

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in South Africa seeks a Financial Accounting Supervisor to manage revenue collection, reporting, and employee supervision. Candidates must possess a 3-year B-Degree in Financial Accounting and have a minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and relevant regulations necessary. The role offers a competitive salary and additional service benefits.

Benefits

Medical assistance

Housing assistance

Pension-fund contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience in financial accounting or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Collection and recording of revenue.
• Reporting.
• Clearance of balances in the assets and liabilities accounts.
• Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Proven computer literacy

Numeracy and literacy

Project management

Accounting, finance and audit

Education

3-year B-Degree in Financial Accounting or related

Job description

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher) in Financial Accounting or related; A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience in a financial accounting or similar environment.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

• Collection and recording of revenue
• Reporting
• Clearance of balances in the assets and liabilities accounts
• Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service
• It will be advantageous to have experience in a financial accounting and / or management accounting environment.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following : Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions; Public Service Act, 4, as amended; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Relevant systems (Basic Accounting System and Logistical Information System).

Skills needed

• Written and verbal communication
• Proven computer literacy
• Numeracy and literacy
• Project management
• Accounting, finance and audit

Remuneration

R - R per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments / proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.