DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services

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About finance and accounting roles in South Africa

Finance professionals are in consistent demand across the South African public and private sectors. The National Treasury, Auditor-General's office, and all provincial treasury departments regularly advertise financial management and accounting posts. In the private sector, CA(SA) qualification holders remain among the most sought-after professionals in the country. Many public sector finance roles require knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

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Requirements

• ·Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 (Senior Certificate), Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Financial Management / Accounting / Cost and Management Accounting / Commerce / Financial Accounting / Public Finance or an equivalent financial qualification recognised by SAQA
• ·Minimum 5 years' experience in Management Accounting, Financial Accounting or Financial Management environment
• ·At least 3 years' experience at Assistant Director level or equivalent supervisory/junior management level
• ·Experience managing budgeting processes
• ·Experience in expenditure analysis and reporting
• ·Experience in public sector financial accounting and financial planning
• ·Skills and competencies: financial management, strategic planning, budget management, financial analysis, report writing, project management, leadership and people management, problem solving, communication skills, analytical thinking, change management, presentation skills, stakeholder management, computer literacy and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Key Duties

• ·The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Management Accounting Sub-directorate and providing strategic financial management support through the coordination and management of budgeting, planning, expenditure monitoring, cash flow management, financial reporting, adjustments budgeting, virement processes and financial analysis in support of JICS
• ·Coordinate the annual budget process, Medium-Term Expenditure Framework submissions and adjusted estimates
• ·analyse expenditure trends and budget pressures
• ·prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports
• ·monitor cash flow requirements and commitments
• ·advise programme managers on budget utilisation and corrective measures
• ·manage virements, rollovers and shifting of funds
• ·To provide financial accounting services through the preparation of interim and annual financial statements
• ·Ensure compliance with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Modified Cash Standards (MCS) and departmental financial prescripts
• ·Participate in internal and external audit processes, provide information required by auditors, support the implementation of audit recommendations, and maintain adequate financial records and supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes

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