DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

Salary: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management service)

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Accounting or Cost & Management Accounting Financial Relevant years of work experience in budgeting and financial management at a junior manager or Assistant Director equivalent level. Knowledge: Working knowledge of estimating, budgeting, cash flow management and policy, procedure and processes regarding budget management in the public service. In-depth knowledge of BAS, LOGIS and Vulindlela and ability to prepare and conduct effective decision briefs and presentations. A thorough working knowledge of the financial processes of the public service. Proficient in financial regulatory frameworks in the public sector, augmented with sound working knowledge of acquisition/procurement policies, processes and procedures. Best practice budget management skills, including the drafting and submission of decision briefs, estimates of expenditure and revenue, cash flow plans and providing sound financial advice to clients to ensure informed decisions. Abilities: Able to understand and interpret financial prescripts of the Public Service. Able to effectively apply budget policy and financial regulatory frameworks. Ability to apply forecasting models. Ability to both lead a team and work as part of a team. Accuracy and attention for details. Ability to analyse financial reports for decision-making. Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders Capability: Demonstrate capability to interpret budget guidelines and convert them to programme guidelines, negotiation skills, data analytical skills and computer literacy. Ensure, enhance and apply the departmental system of financial management and internal control inclusive of budget preparation, budget control, reporting and financial misconduct management. Excellent analytical and numerical abilities, particularly regarding the financial management of multi-year acquisition projects, adjudication of project submissions and forecasting models.