Assistant Director: Financial Systems (Functional)

Requirements

Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Accounting/Financial Management/Information Systems or relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 or. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Financial Systems environment. Extensive understanding of the LOGIS systems and Basic Accounting Principles. Sound knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements Knowledge and Skills: Ability to conduct financial analysis. Required technical proficiency. Planning and organizing. Problem solving and decision making. Customer focus and responsiveness. Prepare reports and proposals related to the Department’s strategic and operational plans. Strong analytical skills. Advanced computer skills and good communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Handle daily operations of the LOGIS system and deliver ongoing support to the system users. Investigate user requests and provide solutions to all functional related system queries. Log departmental requests with National Treasury. Escalate queries that are long outstanding to management. Monitor and update item classifications, accountability, reporting categories and ensure alignment with financial reporting standards. Maintain a knowledge base of frequently asked questions and solutions. Track unresolved issues and follow up with relevant stakeholders. Assist with the implementation of procurement system. Assist in creation of regional Logis stores. Support function on newly implemented LOGIS stores. Ensure the correctness of control files during implementation which ensures data integrity. Reporting on progress with implementation of new LOGIS Stores. Verify and uphold the system’s operational integrity and functionality through regular quality checks. Facilitate LOGIS functional training to system users. Maintain the administration of LOGIS to ensure reliable record keeping for audit purposes and ensure that filing is completed daily. Submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Manager to assist in the monitoring of achievement of the objective for Financial Systems sub-division.

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The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment Equity goals.