Remuneration
R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum Salary level 9
Job Purpose
- The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate, review and undertake the implementation of financial accounting systems and procedures in line with relevant legislation, regulations frameworks and departmental policies and procedures.
- To manage in-year and annual reports on recorded financial affairs and financial systems.
Minimum Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year B-Degree in Financial Management at NQF level 7 equivalent or higher; A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience.
Recommendation
None.
Key Performance Areas
- Monitor and analyse expenditure of the sub-directorate's approved budget by reviewing expenditure reports, and reporting on spending trends and variances;
- Develop, maintain, and implement the Interim and Annual Financial Statements IFS and AFS Action Plan, ensuring compliance with Modified Cash Standards MCS and the Accounting Manual for Departments AMD;
- Manage the preparation, quality review, and timely submission of IFS and AFS to Provincial Treasury and the Auditor-General, and coordinate responses to audit queries throughout the audit process;
- Consolidate and validate financial information, ensuring all figures are supported by complete, accurate, and certified documentation;
- Review, test, and validate financial reporting templates, accounting policies, formulas, and disclosures to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements;
- Research, analyse, and interpret accounting standards and guidelines updates MCS and AMD, and provide guidance on the implementation of new or amended financial reporting requirements.
Competencies
- Knowledge of the following: Policy development; Financial norms and standards Public Finance Management Act-PFMA; National Treasury regulations NTR's,
- Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions-PTI's; Financial Systems including Enterprise Content Management ECM;
- Modified Cash Standards and Accounting Manual for Departments; and Report writing.
- Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Communication skills written and verbal; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
