THIS POSITION IS A 12 MONTHS CONTRACT

Purpose

To provide financial oversight and ensure effective and efficient utilisation of financial resources by the Organization's entities.
Key Result Areas

• Budget Planning
• Expenditure Monitoring
• Implementation and Management of Budget and Financial Reform
• Provide Entity Support Regarding Financial Matters

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

• Public Finance Management Act,1999 (Act No.1 of 1999)
• Treasury Regulations issued in terms of the Public Finance Management Act,1999 (Act No.1 of 1999).
• Office of the Accountant-General Instruction Notes.
• Cash basis of accounting and transaction processing rules applicable to the Basic Accounting System (BAS).
• General Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP) and knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP).

Skills

• Excellent Accounting and Mathematical Skills
• Be Computer literate on an expert level, especially regarding MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. An added advantage should be exposure to MS Access and the theory relating to relational data basis.
• Excellent analytical skills and lateral thinking ability
• Time Management, Planning skills and negotiation skills
• Project Management skills
• Presentation skills
• Negotiation skills
• Proven people management skills

Personal attributes

• The incumbent of the position should have good interpersonal skills, be emotional intelligent and accessible to all stakeholders internal and external of the department.
• The ability to work under pressure and be able to multitask

Qualification and Experience

• National Diploma /B. Degree (NQF6/ 7) in Accounting / Financial Accounting / Financial Management / Public Management / Administration with financial management / financial accounting as one of the major subjects.
• At least 3 years' experience in public entity oversight or monitoring /financial management / financial accounting.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent Accounting and Mathematical Skills