Assistant Director: Provincial Government Accounting Group 1

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Accounting or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant accounting experience.
• Knowledge of the following: Legislation, the PFMA accounting frameworks GRAP, MCS, any other applicable accounting frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
• Strong financial accounting background specifically in GRAP and MCS accounting frameworks
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and good interpretation of numbers
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Good report writing skills
• It will be advantageous to have a Post graduate qualification in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to departments and entities on the application of accounting frameworks
• Compile, consolidate and table the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements (ACFS)
• Provide training regarding accounting standards and compilation of financial statements
• Monitor compliance to accounting norms and standards, financial reporting guidelines in the provincial departments and entities
• Performing Managerial functions