Job Description

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and suitably qualified individual to render financial accounting services and to assist with the in-year and annual reports on recorded financial affairs and financial systems, maintain a programme for the preparation of financial statements and in-year monitoring reports and prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, inputs for the annual report, and inyear monitoring reports. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD
Minimum RequirementsAn appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in finance or related; A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience in a financial statements and reporting environment.
RecommendationA valid driving licence (Code B or Higher).NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Key Performance Areas

• Compilation of un-audited and audited annual financial statements
• Compilation of the interim financial statements
• Review monthly and quarterly financial reporting compliance
• Research, analyse and interpret accounting information as well as changes in respect of the MCS and AMD and to provide guidance and training thereof
• General supervision of employees (including leave management and training gap analysis).

CompetenciesKnowledge 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)

Skills in the following:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Report writing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

RemunerationR 424 104 per annum (Salary level 9).Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
NotesOnly applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will be accepted.Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Western Cape Government