ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (PAYROLL)

REF NO: 300126/02

Branch: Finance
Directorate: Financial Accounting (WTE)

SALARY: R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE: Pretoria Head Office

REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant NQF Level 7 qualification in Financial Management.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant supervisory experience.

• Valid, unexpired driver’s licence.

• Knowledge and understanding of cash management legislation, policies, practices, and procedures.

• Sound understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and related guidelines.

• Knowledge of the Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and fraud prevention measures.

• Understanding of departmental policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of governmental financial systems, financial accounting principles, and practices.

• Working experience with Systems Applications and Products (SAP).

• Ability to compile presentations.

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

• Strong numeracy, analytical, planning, organising, and time management skills.

• Good interpersonal skills, teamwork, facilitation skills, and telephone etiquette.

• Willingness to travel.

• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices, including planning, delegating, and monitoring subordinate work.

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• People and diversity management skills.

• Client orientation and customer focus.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

• High level of accountability and ethical conduct.

DUTIES:

• Implement and monitor cash management policies, strategies, procedures, and financial reporting prescripts to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting.

• Assist with the preparation of key lead schedules for annual financial audits and respond to audit queries relating to salaries and staff debtors.

• Monitor tax administration and reconciliation processes.

• Process monthly salaries and ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Monitor employee tax deductions and prepare payment packs for third-party deductions.

• Manage tax directive requests and processing where required.

• Administer employee tax deductions and oversee the distribution, management, and control of IRP5/IT3(a) certificates.

• Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations and ensure the validity of all salary debit orders and deductions.

• Monitor suspense accounts, identify unusual items, and recommend corrective actions.

• Ensure proper safekeeping and management of payroll documentation within the unit.

• Ensure payroll transactions comply with relevant policies, prescripts, regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Process payroll-related adjustments and journals.

• Manage and train staff within the unit.

• Attend meetings as required.

• Prepare weekly and monthly payroll management reports.

• Sign off SAP authorisation forms for subordinates and approve leave requests.

• Approve documents submitted by staff through system workflows.

• Supervise staff, including signing performance agreements and conducting performance assessments.

• Assist the Deputy Director with the effective execution of responsibilities.

• Support financial year-end processes and compile audit files.

• Attend to audit queries and prepare formal responses.

ENQUIRIES:
Mr Thabiso Toka
Tel: (012) 336 8378

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