Deputy Director: Financial Entity Oversight

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:Knowledge:Public Finance Management Act,1999 (Act No.1 of 1999);Treasury Regulations issued in terms of the Public Finance Management Act,1999 (Act No.1 of 1999).Office of the Accountant-General Instruction Notes.Cash basis of accounting and transaction processing rules applicable to the Basic Accounting System (BAS).General Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP) and knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP).SkillsExcellent Accounting and Mathematical Skills.Be Computer literate on an expert level, especially regarding MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. An added advantage should be exposure to MS Access and the theory relating to relational data basis.Excellent analytical skills and lateral thinking ability.Time Management, Planning skills and negotiation skills.Project Management skills.Presentation skills.Negotiation skills.Proven people management skills.Personal attributes:The incumbent of the position should have good interpersonal skills, be emotional intelligent and accessible to all stakeholders internal and external of the department. The ability to work under pressure and be able to multitask.Experience:At least 3 years experience in public entity oversight or monitoring /financial management / financial accounting.CUSTOMER PROFILE (key stakeholders):MinistryCompany employeesEntitiesOther government departmentsPrivate Sector OrganisationAcademic InstitutionOther state organsLearning Indicators/Qualifications:National Diploma /B. Degree (NQF6/ 7) in Accounting / Financial Accounting / Financial Management / Public Management / Administration with financial management / financial accounting as one of the major subjects.