Chief Director: Financial Accounting

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification NQF 7 in Finance, Financial Accounting / Management as recognized by SAQA. At least five 5 years' experience in financial accounting / management at Senior Management Service SMS level. Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme Certificate. A valid driver's licence.

Skills

• Proven experience in public sector accounting, reporting, risk management, internal controls and/or auditing. Proven experience in managing Supply Chain Management and fraud prevention. Experience in programme management as well as diversity and change management.
• Clear understanding of priorities of government. High level of communication and consultation skills. Ability to work proactively and under pressure. Track record in the preparation and management of strategic plan, business plans and budgeting ability to implement, monitor and evaluate internal systems controls to ensure sound financial management and other resources management practices.
• An in-depth knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations and PPPFA. An understanding of good cooperate governance principles King III and all other relevant financial regulations and budget laws. Public Service Act. Public Service Regulation. National Treasury regulations. National Treasury/Practice Notes. National Treasury & DPSA Circulars. General Accounting Principles. Division of Revenue Act. SCM Guidelines and Frameworks Public Service Regulation; and other relevant acts, policies and regulations.
• Planning. Team development. Decision making. Problem solving. Report writing & general Academic writing skills. Financial management. Budgeting systems. Analytical skills. Management skills. Written Communication: Prepare reports required in terms of Public Service statutory framework by collecting, formatting & explaining information.

Duties

• Develop, implement and maintain appropriate mechanisms/strategic to timeously respond to the changing needs of financial information and the interpretation thereof. Give expect advice on the strategic financial planning of the Department through analysis of budget and expenditure patterns, financial status, financial plans, past and present financial operation and estimates of future revenues and expenditures.
• Ensure that financial resources and assets of the department are utilized effectively and economically to ensure the objectives of the strategic plans. Ensure adequate internal financial control arrangements and systems for the accountable delegation of financial powers, assets security, monitoring and evaluation of systems and timeous corrective action. Assists the Head of Department by applying cost – benefit analysis principles to certify value for money.
• Oversee budgetary process within the Department, exercise budgetary control and provide early arrangement at a strategic level. Develop and facilitate the implementation of the Supply Chain Management System, consistent with legislative and other government policies. Facilitate Risk Management in the Department and maintain an internal audit system and external audit processes.
• Ensure that fraud and prevention systems are implemented. Monitor the implementation of the Departmental Clean Audit Strategy. Oversee the preparation and submission of annual financial statements and liaise with the Auditor – General. Liaise with relevant role – players within National and Provincial Department. Responsible for management of Human Resources in the respective Chief Directorate.