Assistant Director – Expenditure (Financial Reporting) at North West: Department of Community Safety & Transport Management

SALARY : R468 459.00 per annum (SL 9)
REQUIREMENTS: 

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent plus three (3) years National Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Cost and Management Accounting/Internal Auditing /Financial Management. Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in Public Service Financial Accounting environment of which two (2) years must be at supervisory level. BAS certificates should be attached and a valid driver’ licence.

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, BAS, Modified Cash Standard (MCS) & Accounting Manual for Departments (AMD), Auditing and Financial reporting.

SKILLS:

• Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Planning and organizing skills, Communication (verbal and written) skills, Computer literacy. Interpersonal Attributes: Ability to work in a team, Ability to work under pressure and to cope with a high workload.

DUTIES: 

• Compiling the Annual Financial Statements and Interim Financial Statements in line with the Preparation Guide as issued by the Office of the Accountant General, the MCS and the AMD. Attend to all audit queries in respect of the Financial Statements.
• Ensure that there is proper audit trail and working papers (Audit file) in respect of the Financial Statements. Assist in providing financial inputs into the Annual Report. Assist in developing a project plan for monthly, quarterly and Annual Financial Statements.
• Review the monthly general ledger reconciliations against the trial balance and supporting documentation. Identify any discrepancies on the general ledger reconciliations and propose corrective actions. Assist in managing the audit process and other requests for accounting and reporting. Assist in clearing audit queries and facilitate the development and implementation of audit action plans. Ensure the implementation of measures for improving financial reporting (AFS and IFS). Supervise personnel