Job Description

The Western Cape Government is looking to employ a self motivated individual to ensure that the annual financial statements are a full and true reflection of the financial position of the provincial and local government and its entities as prescribed and manage the Directorate staff.
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in Accounting (NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA)
• At least 5 yearsxe2x80x99 middle or senior management experience and proven knowledge of technical abilities on accounting practices

Recommendation

• Valid driverxe2x80x99s license or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities

• Knowledge of the people management function

• Post Graduate studies in accounting and financial governance

• Chartered Accountant

• An aptitude for training and rolling out the relevant reporting frameworks

• Excellent networking abilities

• Working knowledge of Standards of GRAP and the Modified Cash Standard

Key Performance AreasDrive the application of accounting practice within departments and entities in line with the latest applicable reporting frameworks.Compile and table annual consolidated financial statements of the Province.Manage the research and issuing of best accounting practices.Manage technical assistance provided on the interpretation of accounting standards and frameworks.Driving accounting capacitation through training interventions on financial governance and accounting frameworks.Improving the financial governance maturity within departments through multi-disciplinary engagements.People and Financial Management.
Competencies

• Strategic capability and leadership

• Change management

• Communication: written and oral skills

• Financial management

• Knowledge management

• Project management

RemunerationAll-inclusive salary package of R 1,216,824. 00 per annum (Salary level 13).Please note that the remuneration package consists of a basic salary(70%) and the employerxe2x80x99s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.
Notes1) Note: Only applications submitted online will be accepted.2) All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.3) All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments).The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools.4) The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed in to this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme,which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15days). Full details may be sourced by the following link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/5) Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore,should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.6) Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Western Cape Government