About the Role
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Director: Trade Creditors to join its dynamic team in Pretoria. This role is vital to ensuring the financial integrity and efficient operations of the Fund, which supports South African workers during times of unemployment. By managing trade creditor accounts and ensuring timely payments, you will contribute significantly to the stability and trust of the UIF, serving the community in a meaningful way.
Located in the heart of Pretoria, this position offers an opportunity to actively engage with crucial financial processes that impact countless individuals across South Africa. The Assistant Director will play an essential role in enhancing governance and financial management within the organization, ultimately ensuring that funds are utilized effectively for the benefit of all citizens.
About the Department
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) exists to provide temporary financial relief to workers who find themselves unemployed or unable to work due to specific circumstances. Its mandate encompasses ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, promoting good governance, and facilitating efficient service delivery. By working at UIF, you are not only part of a governmental institution but also a significant player in the public service landscape, contributing to the welfare of South African workers.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee the payment of internal and external invoices within 30 days of receipt.
- Manage the monthly DEL Claim process and ensure timely payments.
- Conduct approved reconciliations on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Enhance financial management practices through planning, tracking, monitoring, and reporting against set targets.
- Review financial statements and contribute to the annual report information.
- Improve governance within the sub-directorate by effectively managing resources, including human, financial, and equipment/assets.
What You’ll Need
- An undergraduate qualification in Accounting, Auditing, Business Information Systems, or Economics at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience, with at least two (2) years in a finance environment and two (2) years in a supervisory role.
- Knowledge of the Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA), Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA), and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Familiarity with Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act (PSA), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Proficiency in relevant financial systems such as AX-One and BAS, as well as HR systems like PERSAL.
- Strong skills in accounting, communication, computer literacy, time management, and report writing.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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Requirements
An undergraduate qualification in Accounting /Auditing / Business Information Systems and Economics at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA.Four (4) years of experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Finance environment and two (2) years at a supervisory level.
Knowledge: Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA).
Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA).
Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
Treasury Regulations.
Public Service Act (PSA).
Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
Labour Relations Act (LRA).
Generally Recognized Accounting Principles (GRAP).
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Relevant Financial Systems (AX-One, BAS, etc.
).
HR System (PERSAL).
Financial Systems Skills: Accounting.
Communication (Verbal and written).
Computer Literacy.
Time Management.
Interpersonal.
Report Writing.
Planning and Organizing.
Analytical.
Creative.
Financial Management.
Job Duties
Internal and External invoices paid within 30 days of receipt by the Fund.Monthly DEL Claim process and paid.
Approved weekly and monthly reconciliations.
Improved financial Management and accounting through planning, tracking, monitoring and reporting of achievements against set targets.
Review of Financial Statements and Annual Report information.
Improve Governance.
Manage resources (Human, Financial, Equipment / Assets) in the sub-directorate.
