About the Role
The Department of Finance is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director: Financial Services to join their team in Polokwane, Limpopo. This role is crucial to ensuring sound financial management across the department, which directly contributes to the economic stability and growth of the region. The Assistant Director will be tasked with managing budgets, ensuring the availability of funds, and monitoring income and expenditure trends. This position plays a significant role in supporting public service initiatives, enabling the government to effectively deliver services that enhance the lives of South Africans.
In this position, you will work in a collaborative environment, where your expertise in financial management will help the department make informed decisions that impact the community. By overseeing banking services, managing debtors, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, you will be at the forefront of maintaining the integrity and efficiency of financial operations within the public service sector.
About the Department
The Department of Finance is dedicated to ensuring the financial health of the government through effective budget management and financial oversight. Its mission includes promoting fiscal responsibility and transparency, which are essential for the sustainable development of South Africa. Working here means being part of a team that values integrity and strives to enhance public trust through responsible financial governance.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the departmental budget and cost demand management plans.
- Confirm the availability of funds for various projects and initiatives.
- Monitor and control income and expenditure trends, providing strategic advice.
- Prepare and provide input for in-year monitoring reports and budget adjustments.
- Oversee revenue management, cash flow, and banking services.
- Monitor the administration of petty cash and exempt transaction reports.
- Manage debtors, ensuring timely recovery of outstanding debts.
- Analyze debtors and revenue reports, implementing corrective measures as needed.
- Review and manage internal debtors and creditors, ensuring timely supplier payments.
- Approve invoices and adjustments within the financial system.
- Verify travel claims and advances to ensure compliance and accuracy.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a financial environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.
- Proficiency in financial systems, particularly Accpac, along with strong budgeting and reporting skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong financial management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Good time management abilities and budget forecasting skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to the Office of the Registrar of Deeds, Limpopo at 101 Dorp St, Polokwane Central, Polokwane, 0700.
Requirements
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma or Degree in Accounting / Financial Accounting / Financial Management / Management Accounting or related equivalent qualifications.3 Years Supervisory experience in Financial environment.
Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PMFA).
Knowledge of Treasury Regulations.
Policies procedures and prescripts.
Financial systems including Accpac.
Budgets and reporting procedures.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Financial Management skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Computer software skills (good excel skills).
Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills.
Time Management skills.
Budget forecasting skills.
Driver’s License.
Job Duties
Manage budget.Cost Demand Management Plan.
Confirm availability of funds.
Monitor and control income and expenditure trends and advise.
Provide comments on In-Year Monitoring report.
Provide inputs for adjustment of budget.
Manage revenue, cash, and banking services.
Monitor banking of state money.
Monitor administration of Petty Cash.
Monitor exempt transaction report.
Manage debtors.
Monitor recovery of outstanding debt and collection progress report.
Analyze comments on debtors and revenue reports and take corrective measures.
Oversee application of unapplied cash.
Oversee the opening of accounts.
Oversee suspension of overdue accounts.
Make recommendations on dispute and queries, respond and monitor queries report.
Review credit notes, B-accounts and related parties.
Oversee debit and credit notes.
Control internal debtors.
Manage of creditors.
Monitor payment of suppliers/ service providers.
Approve invoices on the system.
Approve adjustments and clear suspense account.
Review processed reconciliation.
Verify S&T claims and advances.
