Deputy Director: Management Accounting

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 in Financial Management/ Management Accounting/Financial Accounting. A minimum of 5 years experience in Management Accounting, of which 3 years must be at ASD level. Competencies: Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of the department Strategy. Knowledge of the procurement policy and procedures. In depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations’ Financial Delegations and Risk Management. Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000. Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000. Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations of 2001.Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. Labour Relations Act of 1995/Resolutions of Public Sector Bargaining Councils. Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997. Skills: Communication. Computer literacy. Analytical, presentation, report writing, Interpersonal skills. Planning, Organising Leadership, and Negotiation skills. Attributes: Decisive. Credible. Motivating.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor the policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments. Develop and maintain policies and processes. Monitor cash flow and submit cash flow reports and plans as required. Ensure that information for planning purposes is collected and analysed properly. Monitor compliance with financial prescripts. Manage, review, analyse and quality assure the budget preparation process. Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the management accounting reporting processes. Provide advice and guidance to role players on the use of forecasting methods and tools. Ensure that information on the requirement for roll-over requests are disseminated to responsibility and program managers. Ensure that all roll-over requests are considered, proposal developed submitted to the CFO for consideration. Ensure that the approved roll-overs are incorporated in the adjustment’s budgets. Assess the need for additional funds required from the adjustment estimates process through monitoring of expenditure trends. Ensure the assessment of expenditure trends and the development of proposals on the virement or shifting of funds. 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 work. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Serve on transverse task teams as required. Procurement and asset management. Plan and allocate work. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Functional technical advice and guidance.

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