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Requirements

A relevant NQF 7 qualification in a financial management / financial accounting related field.

Five (5) years’ experience in financial management and reporting, of which three (3) years relevant experience at supervisory / management level.

The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Knowledge and practical experience in financial reporting standards.

Knowledge and understanding on cash management legislation, policies, practices, and procedures.

Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines.

Knowledge of Public Service anti-corruption strategy and anticorruption and fraud prevention measures.

Understanding of Entity’s policies and procedures, government financial systems, principles, and practice of financial accounting.

Working experience on Systems Applications and Products (SAP).

Proficiency in Microsoft office (MS Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, and Outlook), Ability to compile financial reports and presentations.

Strong Organizational skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.

Good communication skills both (verbal and written), Proven managerial ability to support staff.

Supervisory principles and practices, including planning, delegating, and monitoring the work of the subordinates within the unit.

Accountability and ethical conduct.

Willingness to travel.

Duties

Overseeing and managing payroll management and reporting sub-directorate.

Provide support to clusters on all payroll management and reporting responsibilities.

Consolidate all monthly reports from clusters.

Ensure proper reporting on quarterly basis for performance reporting, quarterly financial reports, and finally annual reporting, including preparation and compilation of GRAP compliant Annual Financial Statements.

Ensure that audit queries are responded to on time.

Formulating, documenting, implementing, and reviewing of policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and programs relating to payroll management, other regulatory internal control and compliance issues, General Ledger Reconciliation.

Manage the completion of all daily, weekly, and monthly operational duties with assistance from the Assistant Director, recommending initiatives to enhance risk mitigation and fraud protection to Director.

Manage compliance regarding remuneration and benefits processes.

Attending meetings as and when required.

Attending to audit queries and formulating appropriate responses.

Manage year end processes and account adjustments, Training, and support to clusters.

Assist the Director in the effective execution of his / her responsibilities.

Supervise and evaluate staff and sign their performance agreements and assessments, Staff management and training.

How to apply

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Notes

The Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa.

It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation.

Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.