Assistant Director, Financial Accounting - Civilian Secretariat for Police Service

DUTIES:          

• Monitor the collection and recording of revenue.
• Oversee Cashier, banking service and electronic payments. 
• Monitor and review the procedures for the collection and safekeeping of all monies.
• Oversee the safeguarding of source documents and face value forms.
• Manage and oversee debt management. 
• Oversee the identification and accurate recording of debts owed to the department. 
• Ensure and oversee monitoring and reporting on revenue, manage and ensure the compensation of employees.
• Oversee the reconciliation of transactions on the payroll (PERSAL) with the accounting system (BAS). 
• Ensure the processing and reconciliation of payment requests. 

• Ensure all creditors are paid within 30 days.
• Authorise the payments processed on BAS and LOGIS system, oversee the compilation of interim and annual financial statements and reports. 
• Oversee monthly and annual financial system closer and reporting. 
• Management of Resources, human and financial resources.

REQUIREMENTS                :          

• Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management/ Management Accounting/ Financial Accounting or relevant financial qualifications.
• 3 years’ experience in Financial Accounting preferable in Government Service.
• Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury-related legislations, accounting principles and practices, tax, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Track record of business plans and budgeting. Knowledge of PERSAL, LOGIS and BAS.
• Economic Reporting Framework including the standard chart of accounts and Medium Term Strategic Framework.
• Understanding of government financial systems, principles and practice of financial accounting including MCS and AMD.
• Tools and techniques for accounting and reporting.

• Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act. Computer Literacy, verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills.
• Planning and organizing.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Advanced financial management and analytical skills.
• Team leadership and project management.

SALARY: R382 245 per annum

CENTRE: Pretoria