Assistant Director (Accounting Practitioner): Local Government Accounting

Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Accounting or Finance (with Auditing 3 as a major subject). A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in accounting environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Strong financial background specifically in Public Sector Finance (E); Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Managements; Act, National Treasury regulations, Provincial Treasury Directives etc) (E); Medium-Term Expenditure Framework Budget process and procedures (E) Adjustments Estimate process and procedures (E); Basic accounting system and its structures (E); Appropriation accounts; Have knowledge of submissions to Accounting Officer, Ministers, Cabinet, Treasury, (E); PERSAL (E); Computer literacy, Microsoft Office (E).Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Demonstrate the ability to use the following IT Software; Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Internet; Accounting systems; Reporting tool.

Key Responsibilities

Perform an in-depth analysis and compile a report of audit findings from the Auditor General South Africa (AGSA) reports in order to provide bespoke guidance; training and support to municipalities; Prepare the analysis of Consolidated Management Report Analysis to identify common issues for dissemination to municipalities; Engage and assist municipalities about progress on addressing issues raised by AGSA during the previous year audit to resolve and reduce audit findings; Assess the municipalities regarding their accounting process to comply with accounting reforms by using the Financial Management; Capability and Maturity Model (FMCMM) that seeks to identify gaps that might pose risks soon; Conduct municipal engagements to discuss capabilities of municipalities with regard to the levels in respect of the current state and provide recommendations to the desired state; Monitor the municipalities progress on municipal governance action plans (FMCMM) ( encourage and assist the municipalities to perform self-assessment in order to address any gaps found within their processes and assist/advise them to build standard operating procedures to mitigate the gaps).

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Notes

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this post, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected 356 to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background in processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme .The successful candidate shall be subjected to a leadership assessment, within one (1) month of appointment, to assess the managerial competencies required for SMS members in the Public Service as specified under Chapter Five (5) of the SMS handbook. This assessment shall be conducted to determine an individual’s ability to lead, manage, and direct others and to identify developmental gaps in core generic leadership and management competencies. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interests. Furthermore, thank you, to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON