Chief Director : Accounting

South African Department of Defence; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking a Chief Director: Accounting in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role focuses on the strategic management of accounting functions and requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related fields, along with 5 years of senior managerial experience. The successful candidate will oversee financial management, represent the CFO, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. Strong leadership and accounting skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• A senior Certificate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Financial Management / Management Accounting / Auditing qualification.
• 5 years proven experience at a senior managerial level.
• Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Management of the Chief Directorate Accounting.
• Financial Management under PFMA regulations.
• Represent the CFO and oversee the audit process.

Skills

Strategic Management

Financial Management

Risk Management

Accounting Standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Financial Management

Post Graduate Degree (BCom Honours)

Job description

Overview

Job title: Chief Director: Accounting

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: September 29, 2025

Requirements

• A senior Certificate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Financial Management / Management Accounting / Auditing qualification (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA.
• Post Graduate Degree (BCom Honours) in Accounting / Financial Management / Management Accounting / Auditing will be an added advantage.
• Must have 5 years proven experience at senior managerial level. The successful candidate must have Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme Certificate.

Duties

• Strategic Management of the Chief Directorate Accounting including providing direction for the preparation and execution of service delivery plans, resource plans, Interim and Annual Financial Statements and related budgets.
• Financial Management in terms of the PFMA, Section 45 and related Department of Defence (DOD) instructions. Supervise service delivery regarding 30 day payments, annual / quarterly / monthly reporting, revenue management, payroll management, banking and cash management services and debt management.
• Represent the CFO during his/her absence and represent the CFO on the CFO’s forum, accounting standard board workshops, permanent Force Medical Continuation Fund, Group Life Insurance Scheme, and the Financial Management Board. Understand the Modified Cash Standard of accounting (MCS) and lead the implementation towards accrual accounting.
• Identify risks and develop controls to mitigate the risks. Oversee the audit process for the Chief Directorate and execute audit adjustments to the Annual Financial Statements.
• Implement the financial accounting regulatory frameworks, Treasury practice notes and Treasury financial reporting guides. Review and correct irregular financial exceptions. Ensure adequate systems to support the regulatory framework. Identify financial system upgrade requirements, on a needs basis.
• Manage Financial Management Systems (FMS), interim financial accounting enhancements. Identify new system development requirements, on a needs basis. Direct and manage grievances of employees. Ensure employees know the grievance management process of DOD. Attend to and preside over the grievance process.
• Accounting / Financial Services activities as required.