Assistant Director: Income & Expenditure Control

In brief

**Overview** This explains the role of an Assistant Director: Income & Expenditure Control (Ref No: REFS/056648), with two available posts, within the Financial Accounting and Administration Directorate at the Gauteng Department Of Human Settlements (Gdhs). The position is based in Johannesburg and offers a salary of R487,197 per annum, plus benefits. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Monitoring and implementing the verification of grant claims and invoices related to operational / Goods and Services. * Verifying that Financial Authorization forms are signed by relevant officials and that entity names on forms correspond with attached invoices. * Ensuring the attachment of contracts, claim forms, HSS forms, claim progress payments, and document checklists. * Monitoring the total amounts on FA, HSS forms, and claims for accuracy. * Facilitating the payment of claims and invoices. * Ensuring all required documents (procurement regulations, quotations, invoices, appointment letters, delivery notes) are attached. * Monitoring invoices on SAP for the validity of Tax Clearance Certificates, Vendor numbers, invoice amounts, and bank accounts. * Capturing correct invoices on SAP in line with appropriate budget allocations. * Addressing supplier queries and payment-related queries from internal and external stakeholders. * Facilitating the scanning of claims from E-Gov using SAP for payment purposes. * Passing correcting journals on SAP for identified misallocations during verification. * Ensuring vendor number and name, SAP account number, reference number, gross, and net amounts correspond with invoice details. * Compiling and updating exception reports on payments made within 15 and 30 days on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis for review by the Senior State Accountant. * Monitoring expenditure reports for discrepancies and overspending, submitting them to the Senior State Accountant for review and input from budget holders. * Supervising staff, maintaining discipline, and managing performance and development. * Establishing, implementing, and maintaining efficient and effective communication arrangements. * Planning and allocating work. * Preparing meeting packages and performing secretariat functions during meetings and presentations. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Matric plus a National Diploma/Degree in Finance/Cost & Management Accounting / B Com Accounting or any relevant qualification at NQF Level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. * A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience at Admin Officer level within a financial administration or management accounting environment. * Possession of a valid driver’s license. * Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act. * Knowledge of Treasury Regulations. * Knowledge of Division of Revenue Act. * Knowledge of BAS & SAP System. * Skills in planning, organising, and execution. * Knowledge management. * Strategic management and ability to manage conflict. * **Competencies:** Strategic capability and Leadership, People Management and empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management. * Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Service Delivery Innovation, Honesty and Integrity. * **Personal Attributes:** Good written and verbal communication skills, self-management, ability to work well under pressure, good interpersonal skills, negotiation skills. **Who should apply** Employment Equity targets apply, with preference given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are also encouraged to apply. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-human-settlements-gdhs-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-056648 Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.
• 2 posts available.

• SAP
• Project management

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