About the Role
Ekurhuleni East TVET College is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director: Management Accounting to join its dynamic finance department in Kwa-Thema, a vibrant part of Ekurhuleni. This essential role aims to enhance financial management and oversight by assisting management with risk identification, audit processes, and budget implementation across all campuses. As a key player in the public service, your work will contribute significantly to the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the College, ensuring that resources are managed responsibly for the benefit of students and the community.
In this role, you will not only oversee financial reconciliations and asset management but also engage in strategic projects that directly support the College’s mission to provide quality education. By ensuring compliance with financial regulations and monitoring funds from various sponsors, you will play a crucial part in fostering an environment where students can thrive. Your efforts will directly impact the lives of learners and the surrounding community, making this position a vital component of the public service in South Africa.
About the Department
The finance department at Ekurhuleni East TVET College is tasked with ensuring effective financial management and transparency in all financial dealings. This department plays a critical role in supporting the College’s broader mission by managing public funds and resources efficiently. Working here means being part of a team that values integrity, accountability, and the overall enhancement of educational outcomes for students across Ekurhuleni.
What You’ll Do
- Assist management in identifying and managing financial risks within the department.
- Oversee the management of internal and external audit findings.
- Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan.
- Develop and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations by staff.
- Ensure budget implementation across all campuses.
- Perform relevant financial reconciliations in compliance with reporting guidelines.
- Manage inventory and asset management within the College.
- Monitor funds received from NSFAS, SETAs, and other sponsors for students.
- Lead ad hoc projects as required by management.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret financial data to support decision-making.
- Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with GRAP and CET Act requirements.
- Supervise finance staff to ensure efficient operations.
- Ensure compliance with the Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) and College policies and procedures.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management or Accounting.
- 3-5 years of experience in finance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Three years of SAICA articles is an advantage.
- Proficiency in computer literacy.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations.
- Familiarity with policy analysis and development.
- Understanding of GRAP, IAS-IFRS, and related legislation.
- Strong skills in audit and risk management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving, research, planning, and analytical skills.
- Leadership, presentation, and facilitation skills.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
Requirements
An appropriate National Diploma / Degree in Financial Management / Accounting.3-5 years’ experience in finance.
Three years SAICA articles will be added advantage.
At least 2 years supervisory experience.
Computer literacy.
A valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge of the Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA).
Treasury regulations.
Policy analysis/development.
Knowledge of GRAP and IAS-IFRS and including any other related legislation.
Understanding of audit and risk management.
Good Written and verbal communication skills.
Good problem-solving skills, research skills, Planning & Organising, Analytical skills, Report writing skills, Leadership skills, Presentation and Facilitation skills.
Job Duties
Assist Management with the identification and management of risks within the finance department.Management of both internal and external audit findings.
Participate in the development of the annual audit plan.
Develop and monitor the Implementation of all audit recommendations by staff.
Responsible for the budget implementation across all campuses.
Ensure all relevant reconciliations are performed and comply with the reporting guidelines.
Responsible for the inventory and asset management within the College.
Strictly monitor the funds received from NSFAS, SETAs, NSF and other sponsors for students.
Manage ad hoc projects as required by Management.
Collect data, analyse and interpret financial information for decision making.
Responsible for the 46 preparation of annual financial statements in line with GRAP and requirements of CET Act.
Supervision of staff.
Comply with Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) and College Policies and Procedures.
