Deputy Director: Management Accounting Gauteng

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-

The Deputy Director: Management Accounting role involves overseeing management accounting functions, monitoring compliance with financial prescripts, and providing advice on forecasting methods. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining policies, monitoring cash flow, and ensuring proper control of work. The successful candidate will require a strong foundation in financial management, at least 5 years of experience in Management Accounting, and exceptional communication and leadership skills.

**Job Title:** Deputy Director: Management Accounting

**Company:** Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development

**Compensation Package:** A comprehensive compensation package of R 932 292.00 per annum is offered, including a basic salary that constitutes 70% of the total package and a flexible portion of 30% that can be structured in accordance with applicable rules. This package also includes the state's contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund, which amounts to 13% of the basic salary. Upon assuming duty, the successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months.

**Enquiries:** For further information, please contact Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118.

**Key Requirements:**

To be considered for this position, applicants must possess a strong foundation in financial management, as evidenced by an undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 in Financial Management, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, or Public Finance. A minimum of 5 years of experience in Management Accounting is required, with at least 3 years of experience at an Advanced Specialist (ASD) level. Additionally, applicants should have in-depth knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework, the Department's Strategy, procurement policy and procedures, as well as various legislative acts, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Financial Delegations, and Risk Management.

**Essential Skills and Attributes:**

Applicants should demonstrate exceptional communication, computer literacy, analytical, presentation, report writing, and interpersonal skills. They should also possess leadership, planning, organizing, negotiation, and motivating skills. Furthermore, successful candidates should exhibit decisive, credible, and motivating attributes.

**Key Responsibilities:**

As the Deputy Director: Management Accounting, the successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring the policy and legislative framework to stay abreast of new developments. They will develop and maintain policies and processes, monitor cash flow, and submit cash flow reports and plans as required. Additionally, they will ensure that information is collected and analyzed properly for planning purposes.

The incumbent will also be responsible for monitoring compliance with financial prescripts, managing, reviewing, analyzing, and quality assuring the budget preparation process. They will coordinate, review, analyze, and quality assure the management accounting reporting processes, provide advice and guidance on forecasting methods and tools, and ensure that information on roll-over requests is disseminated to responsibility and program managers.

**Specific Responsibilities:**

• Ensure that all roll-over requests are considered, proposals developed, and submitted to the CFO for consideration. * Assess the need for additional funds required from the adjustment estimates process through monitoring of expenditure trends. * Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required. * Develop, implement, and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work. * Compile and submit all required administrative reports. * Serve on transverse task teams as required, including procurement and asset management, and provide functional technical advice and guidance.