Job Description

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and suitably qualified 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 and maintain all the salary asset and liability accounts of the Department including Debt management and input to the Annual Financial Statements. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.
Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Accounting, Public Administration or similar field; A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience in Salary Administration, Debt and Systems working environment.
Recommendation

A 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

Oversee the following: The identification and accurate recording of debts owed to the department including the management of debt take-on and payments received; Quality assurance and the verification of capturing payroll transactions (interfaced) on the accounting systems; Oversee and manage salary administration payments i.e. reimbursement claims; Processing of information to reconcile system interface, quarterly debt report,
inputs to the interim and annual financial statements, systems violation and maintenance report is complete and accurate; Manage the annual and bi-annual SARS Pay-overs; Manage the accounting system control functions; General supervision of employees (including leave management and training gap
analysis).
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; Skillsneeded: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Report writing; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Remuneration

R 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.
Notes

Only 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