Assistant Director: Financial Accounting x2
Job details
- Position: Assistant Director: Financial Accounting
- Reference No: PWI 26/07
- Directorate: Finance
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Level: SMS Level 09
- Closing Date: 17 April 2026
- Salary: R486,459 per annum
Job Purpose
To oversee financial accounting operations in the department, ensuring the accurate recording, reporting, and reconciliation of all financial transactions, as well as supervising a team responsible for these functions.
In short:
You will manage financial accounting processes, payroll interfaces, debt collection, and compliance with financial legislation while supervising and developing your team.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Oversee accurate identification and recording of departmental debts
- Liaise with debtors to determine payback conditions and obtain accounting officer approval
- Monitor income against budgets and perform reconciliations
- Review disclosure notes on revenue collection
- Collate financial supporting information for planning and reporting purposes
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information
Payroll & Transaction Oversight
- Verify payroll transactions captured on PERSAL and BAS systems
- Quality assurance of payroll and reimbursement transactions
- Authorize payments to third parties (pension, medical aid, tax contributions, etc.)
- Reconcile payroll interface with accounting system
Payments & Transfers
- Oversee creditor reconciliations and ensure timely payments to service providers
- Authorize payments of transfers and subsidies in compliance with financial legislation
- Monitor expenditure against budget and analyze expenditure reports for budget holders
Supervision & Team Management
- General supervision of employees: allocate duties, perform quality control, advise, and guide
- Manage performance, conduct, and discipline of supervisees
- Ensure all supervisees are trained and developed to deliver quality work
- Develop, implement, and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficiency
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Relevant Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Financial Management (NQF Level 7)
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant supervisory experience in Financial Accounting or management at ASD level
Knowledge & Skills
- PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and other relevant financial legislation
- Accounting system operations (BAS, LOGIS, PERSAL)
- Computer literacy
- Good communication and management skills
Key Competencies
- Strategic leadership and planning
- Financial reporting and accounting
- Payroll and transaction management
- Budget monitoring and expenditure analysis
- Team supervision and development
- Compliance with financial legislation
Reporting & Accountability
- Reports to: Ms CP Phanyane
- Oversees a team responsible for financial accounting, payroll, and payments
Enquiries
Ms CP Phanyane – Acting Director Finance
051 492 3716