Assistant Director : Financial Administration

Free State Provincial Treasury; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government treasury is seeking an Assistant Director for Financial Administration in Bloemfontein. This role involves monitoring financial management practices, verifying financial documents, and preparing financial reports. Candidates should have a degree in Financial Management and at least three to five years of relevant experience in the field. The position aims to enhance the professionalism in financial administration within the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years’ working experience in basic accounting.
• Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and relevant financial legislation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor implementation and maintenance of financial management practices.
• Verify and approve all documents on BAS according to delegations.
• Prepare and consolidate reports on financial management issues.

Skills

Knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS)

Understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)

Experience in financial management

Education

Relevant degree / advanced diploma (NQF level 7) in Financial Management

Job description

Job title: Assistant Director : Financial Administration

Job Location: Free State, Bloemfontein

Deadline: September 05, 2025

Requirements

• A relevant degree / advanced diploma (NQF level 7) in Financial Management or equivalent qualification with a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ working experience in basic accounting principles environment.
• Knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Relevant Financial Management legislation and directives.

Duties

• Monitor the implementation and maintenance of Financial Management practices (BAS) transactions concerning financial processes in the Department to contribute to the rendering of a professional financial administration services.
• Verify and approve all documents and transactions on BAS according to delegations. Monitor the successful implementation of Departmental / Public Service policies as well as development of policies on matters related to financial management to adhere to the relevant prescripts / legislation.
• Address financial management enquiries to ensure the correct implementation of financial management practices and policies. Prepare and consolidate reports / reconciliation of BAS on financial management issues.
• Manage the resources of the bookkeeping, paymaster general and cashier unit to ensure the smooth running of the sub-directorate.
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