Deputy Director: Management Accounting

In brief

**Overview** This is a Deputy Director: Management Accounting role within the Government Printing Works (GPW), based in Pretoria. The position is offered at an all-inclusive package of R932,292 per annum (Level 11). The reference number for this vacancy is GPW 26/08. **What you will do** * Compile monthly/quarterly management account reports. * Manage the financial revenue, expenditure, and accounting reporting functions within the GPW. * Provide monthly/quarterly feedback to Business unit Heads and the CEO. * Manage the analysing and reporting on income, expenditure, assets, and liabilities. * Monitor an efficient and effective bookkeeping system and financial control within the GPW. * Provide strategic guidance in decision-making on reporting, compliance, or regulatory matters. * Ensure the development and execution of financial reporting strategies and systems. * Analyse financial statements and quarterly reports. * Analyse profitability by product line and report on it through a sales profitable report. * Analyse the consumption rates of printing equipment. * Monitor waste disposal levels/ratio. * Provide inputs to the annual spending plans aligned to the business plan for the coming year. * Review all Directorate policies. * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and directives, including the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. * Ensure proper responses to audit findings and requests for information. * Compile/oversee reporting in terms of the Public Finance Management Act. * Oversee/Review compliance reports/certificates. * Manage the Sub-directorate, including monitoring and ensuring proper utilisation and maintenance of equipment. * Evaluate and monitor performance appraisal of subordinates. * Ensure capacity building and training of staff. * Implement workplace discipline. * Provide inputs on the development/review of Business plans with clear roles and responsibilities assigned and resource requirements identified. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Grade 12 certificate. * A degree (equivalent to NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Financial Management or Finance. * A minimum of 3 years’ experience at an Assistant Director level in a financial/accounting environment. * Valid Driver’s licence. * Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. * Knowledge of the PFMA, Financial Management, National Treasury Regulations, prescripts, cost accounting and business practices. * Willingness to travel may be required. * Extended working hours may be required. * Ability to communicate with all levels of management. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should possess a Grade 12 certificate and a relevant NQF level 7 degree in Financial Management or Finance. They must have at least three years of experience at an Assistant Director level within a financial or accounting environment and hold a valid driver's license. Essential knowledge includes the Public Service Regulatory Framework, PFMA, Financial Management, National Treasury Regulations, prescripts, cost accounting, and business practices. Applicants should also be prepared for potential travel and extended working hours, and demonstrate strong communication skills across all management levels. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/government-printing-works-gpw-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-gpw-26-08 Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Bookkeeping
• Driver's licence

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