Deputy Director: Financial Accounting

Presidency; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 839,000 - 1,026,000; Full time

Job summary

The Presidency invites applications for the Deputy Director: Financial Accounting role based in Pretoria. The position reports to the Sub-Directorate and involves managing subsistence and travel, tax administration, and debtors with a focus on compliance and reporting.

The successful candidate will develop policies, monitor revenue and expenditure, and guide stakeholders on financial procedures and tax matters.

Qualifications

• Senior Certificate plus a Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma OR equivalent on NQF level 6.
• Minimum of three years’ relevant experience in Financial Accounting at supervisory/managerial level.
• Good understanding of Tax administration and Debtors Management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of BAS and PERSAL.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Sub-Directorate of Subsistence and Travel, Tax Administration, and Debtors Management.
• Develop and maintain policies and processes for the sub-directorate.
• Monitor revenue and expenditure, and prepare reports and plans as required.
• Ensure compliance with financial prescripts and provide guidance on revenue and expenditure procedures.
• Oversee expenditure management, payroll payments, travel claims, and procurement.
• Ensure proper financial accounting for interim and annual financial statements.
• Provide financial advice to stakeholders on tax matters and reporting requirements.
• Manage human resources and related administrative functions within the sub-directorate.

Skills

Financial accounting

Tax administration

Debtors management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma OR equivalent on NQF level 6

Senior Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

BAS

PERSAL

Job description

The Presidency is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability). The candidature of persons whose transfer/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

POST 38/237: Deputy Director: Financial Accounting (Ref No: FINACC/PRES/2026)

Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11)
Centre: Pretoria

Requirements: A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Bachelor’s degree/ or National Diploma OR an equivalent qualification on NQF level 6. A minimum of three (3) years' relevant experience in Financial Accounting at a supervisory/managerial level. Good understanding of Tax administration and Debtors Management. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Advanced Excel. Knowledge of BAS and PERSAL.

Competencies: Candidate must have the following competencies: Communication, both oral and written. Client orientation and customer focus. Honesty and integrity. Service delivery innovation. Knowledge Management. Financial Management. Problem solving and analysis. Strategic capability leadership. Program and project management. People management and empowerment. Change Management. Public Service Regulatory Framework. Policy formulation process within Government. Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modelling, and leadership techniques.Analytical thinking, Report writing, and Presentation. An understanding of Financial Statements will be an advantage.

Duties: Manage the Subsistence and Travel, Tax Administration, and Debtors Management sub-directorate. Develop and maintain policies and processes. Monitor the policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognisance is taken off on new developments. Monitor revenue collected and expenditure incurred and submit reports and plans as required. Monitor compliance with financial prescripts. Provide advice and guidance to role players on revenue and expenditure procedures. Expenditure Management – Ensure that payment for compensation of employees, Subsistence and Travel claims and advances, goods and services, transfers, and subsidies complies with applicable regulations. Accounting – Provide financial administration and accounting services and inputs for the compilation of the Interim and Annual Financial Statements. Tax - Provide advice and guidance to all stakeholders on all tax matters and ensure that the Department complies with all tax prescripts and reporting requirements. Debtors Management – Perform secretarial duties of the Loss Control Committee and ensure compliance with Debtors Management regulations and reporting requirements. Maintain discipline. Manage performance and development. Undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the operational plan of the Sub-Directorate and report on progress as required. Develop, implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of workflow. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Serve on transverse task teams as required. Procurement and asset management for the Sub Directorate. Plan and allocate work. Quality control of work delivered by employees.

Enquiries: Mr Khathu Mashaph: 012 300 5998