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.