About the Role
The Overberg District Office is seeking a dedicated Senior Administrative Officer: Finance to join their team. This pivotal role, located in the heart of the Overberg District, plays a crucial part in the financial administration functions that support the community’s public services. By coordinating revenue and expenditure processes, this position helps ensure that financial resources are managed efficiently and transparently, directly influencing the quality of services delivered to the public.
In this role, you will engage with various financial components, including revenue management, Non-Patient Income (NPI), and compliance with regulatory requirements. Your expertise will be essential in monitoring budgets and financial performance, allowing for informed decision-making that benefits the community. The work you do will not only keep the financial operations running smoothly but will also contribute to the overall integrity of the public service in South Africa.
About the Department
The Overberg District Office is committed to enhancing the quality of life for residents through effective financial management and administration. The department’s mission is to ensure that public service resources are allocated and used wisely, fostering a culture of accountability and transparency. Working within this department is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community by supporting vital public services.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate and support financial administration functions, including revenue and NPI management.
- Monitor expenditures against approved budgets and report on any variances.
- Process and verify payments, journals, reconciliations, and revenue transactions for compliance and accuracy.
- Compile financial reports and assist in preparing interim and annual financial statements.
- Maintain and clear asset and liability accounts while supporting debt management processes.
- Supervise finance administrative staff and provide operational support to the Assistant Director: Finance.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
What You’ll Need
- A minimum educational qualification of a three-year national Diploma or Degree in a relevant field.
- Proven experience in expenditure control, revenue management, and budget oversight.
- Familiarity with asset and liability account management and debt management.
- Supervisory experience in a financial environment.
- A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
- Strong knowledge of financial prescripts, departmental policies, and procedures.
- Excellent communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
- Proficient in computer systems, including BAS, Excel, Clinicom, and Account Receivable.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate three-year national Diploma or Degree.Experience: Appropriate expenditure control in finance, Revenue and NPI payments and expenditure management.
Appropriate experience in budget, Revenue and experience control.
Experience in the management of Assets & Liability Accounts and Debt management.
Appropriate proven Supervisory experience.
Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive knowledge and practical experience in BAS as well as good organisational, management, leadership skills and an aptitude for working with financial figures.
Extensive knowledge of relevant financial prescripts, departmental policies, delegations and procedures and Strong people management skills, ability to work in a team context and motivate team members.
Computer literacy and thorough knowledge of computer systems (excel, BAS, Clinicom & Account Receivable).
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
Knowledge of the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), National and Provincial Treasury Regulators.
Job Duties
Coordinate and support Revenue, Non-Patient Income (NPI), expenditure, and financial administration functions within the Overberg District.Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and report on variances to support effective financial management.
Process and verify payments, journals, reconciliations, and revenue transactions for compliance and accuracy.
Compile financial reports and assist with interim and annual financial statement preparations.
Maintain and clear asset and liability accounts and support debt management processes.
Monitor revenue and NPI performance and investigate financial discrepancies.
Supervise finance administrative staff and provide operational and administrative support to the Assistant Director: Finance.
Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
