Director: Management Accounting at National Treasury

In brief

**Overview** The National Treasury is responsible for managing South Africa’s national government finances. This involves supporting efficient and sustainable public financial management, which is fundamental to promoting economic development, good governance, social progress, and a rising standard of living for all South Africans. The Director: Management Accounting role contributes to these objectives within the National Treasury. **What you will do** * **Budget Management:** Coordinate and streamline processes for compiling documents such as Monthly Reports, Annual Reports, Medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF), Estimates of national expenditure (ENE), Adjusted Estimate (AE), and Rollovers. You will also coordinate changes to drawing schedules, oversee the Budget Committee and its secretariat, engage with public entities, and ensure adherence to applicable legislative requirements. * **Asset Management:** Assist in coordinating and streamlining departmental processes for the Financial Manual, maintain oversight over the Fixed Asset Register for compliance, and implement measures to ensure compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, interim financial manual, Accounting Officer’s Procurement Procedures, and Financial Delegations. You will also implement corrective measures based on audit findings. * **Financial Reporting:** Manage the department’s financial reporting activities, coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of financial reports (including annual, interim, and ad-hoc financial reports), review internal and external audit findings, recommend and implement corrective measures, and develop technical accounting expertise for the Chief Directorate. * **Policy Development, Innovation & Training:** Develop and review financial management policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with relevant regulations. You will apply consistent policy determinations, initiate training and awareness of financial management policies and processes within the department, and implement project management innovation interventions for process enhancement, automation, and improvement of deliverables. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (equivalent NQF level 7) in Accounting. * A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial level obtained in a financial management environment. * Knowledge of the broader public service policy framework on financial management processes and procedures. * Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/), prior to finalisation of an appointment. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting (NQF level 7 equivalent) and at least 5 years of experience at a middle or senior managerial level in a financial management environment. Applicants should possess knowledge of the public service policy framework on financial management processes and procedures and must have successfully completed the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme. The position is full-time, located in Pretoria, Gauteng, within the Finance / Accounting / Audit field. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/director-management-accounting-national-treasury Source: myjobmag

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