Assistant Director: Management Accounting

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REF NO: ASD/MA/CO/12/10/2026 REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12/ Matric . Recognized National Diploma (NQF6) in Financial Management or related qualification,3-5 years’ experience in Financial Management environment with supervisory experience, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Knowledge of PSET and CET Act, Knowledge and understanding PFMA, Knowledge and understanding Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of the National Student Financial Act Scheme and related legislation, Knowledge and financial management systems, Valid driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of PSET and CET Act., Knowledge and understanding PFMA, Knowledge and understanding Treasury Regulations, Knowledge of Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act Labour Relations Act. NOTE: False Bay Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies Applicants are not required to submit any copies of qualifications and other relevant docum ents on application but must submit a fully signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be submitted by shortlisted candidates. Applications received after the closing date and those t hat do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. considered. DUTIES: Planning -Coordinate, review, analyze and quality assure the financial supporting information for planning purposes, Coordinate and review the necessary financial supporting documents required for the strategic and annual performance planning process. Analyze and quality assures the relevant financial information required in the evaluation and development of business and project plans. Check and verify the supporting information for various financial planning processes. Budgeting -Coordinate, review, analyze and quality assure the budget, preparation process. Coordinate the preparation and consultation for the MTEF budget process. Analyze, interpret and implement the treasury guideline for the estimates of national expenditure (ENE) , Develop template for the collection of budget information from line functionaries. Align budget statements with the annual performance plan, strategic plan national and provincial spending priorities. Analyze and interpret the requirements for the monthly cash flow and adjusted cash flow as prescribed by Treasury and recommend corrective action where required. Undertake the planning and supervise the preparation and consultation process in the implementation of the adjustments estimates process. Assess where shifting of funds/virements is required and possible by reviewing expenditure against budget and make recommendations. Supervise the recording of adjustments and provide feedback to the relevant components. Provide information for the preparation of the annual financial statements. Monitor that all shifts/virements are included in the adjusted budget. Analyze requests for rollovers and make recommendations in compliance with prescripts (including funds committed but not spent) Reporting Coordinate, review, analyze and quality assure the management accounting reporting processes., Evaluate information on monthly reports produced (variance between actual versus budgeted expenditure) and recommended appropriate actions where necessary. Monitor that all shifts/virements are included in the In Year Monitoring Report., Provide advice and guidance to role players on the use of forecasting methods and tools. Compile information for the interim and annual performance reports. Manage the operational processes, resources and procedures, associated with the management accounting functions. Develop and review departmental policies and procedures applicable to management accounting (planning and budgeting). Allocate duties to personnel, monitoring outcomes and instituting the necessary corrective measures to address deviations from standards. Determine workflow requirements. Monitor performance of employees and determine training needs. Control leave and related personnel matters, applying laid down. Human Resources procedures. SALARY: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) CENTRE: False Bay TVET College, Central Office ENQUIRIES: S Baboo Tel No: (021) 787 0800 APPLICATIONS: Apply online at https://falsebayz83.ngnscan.co.za/

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