Deputy Director: Financial Accounting

In brief

**Overview** This is a Deputy Director position in Financial Accounting, located in Pretoria, within The Presidency. The role offers a salary of R932,292 per annum (Level 11). **What you will do** * Manage the Subsistence and Travel, Tax Administration, and Debtors Management sub-directorate. * Develop and maintain policies and processes. * Monitor the policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments. * Monitor revenue collected and expenditure incurred and submit reports and plans as required. * Monitor compliance with financial prescripts. * Provide advice and guidance to role players on revenue and expenditure procedures. * Expenditure Management – Ensure that payment for compensation of employees, Subsistence and Travel claims and advances, goods and services, transfers, and subsidies complies with applicable regulations. * Accounting – Provide financial administration and accounting services and inputs for the compilation of the Interim and Annual Financial Statements. * Tax - Provide advice and guidance to all stakeholders on all tax matters and ensure that the Department complies with all tax prescripts and reporting requirements. * Debtors Management – Perform secretarial duties of the Loss Control Committee and ensure compliance with Debtors Management regulations and reporting requirements. * Maintain discipline. * Manage performance and development. * Undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions. * Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. * Develop and manage the operational plan of the Sub-Directorate and report on progress as required. * Develop, implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of workflow. * Compile and submit all required administrative reports. * Serve on transverse task teams as required. * Procurement and asset management for the Sub-Directorate. * Plan and allocate work. * Quality control of work delivered by employees. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Bachelor’s degree/ or National Diploma OR an equivalent qualification on NQF level 6. * A minimum of three (3) years' relevant experience in Financial Accounting at a supervisory/managerial level. * Good understanding of Tax administration and Debtors Management. * Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Advanced Excel. * Knowledge of BAS and PERSAL. * Candidate must have the following competencies: Communication, both oral and written; Client orientation and customer focus; Honesty and integrity; Service delivery innovation; Knowledge Management; Financial Management; Problem solving and analysis; Strategic capability leadership; Program and project management; People management and empowerment; Change Management. * Knowledge of Public Service Regulatory Framework. * Knowledge of Policy formulation process within Government. * Knowledge of Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modelling, and leadership techniques. * Analytical thinking, Report writing, and Presentation. * An understanding of Financial Statements will be an advantage. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals who hold a Senior Certificate along with an appropriate Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma (or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification). Candidates must have a minimum of three years of relevant experience in Financial Accounting at a supervisory or managerial level. A strong understanding of Tax administration and Debtors Management is required, as is proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Advanced Excel, and knowledge of BAS and PERSAL systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate competencies in communication, client orientation, integrity, service delivery innovation, knowledge management, financial management, problem-solving, strategic leadership, project management, people management, and change management. Familiarity with the Public Service Regulatory Framework, government policy formulation processes, and business/management principles in strategic planning and human resource modelling is also essential. Strong analytical thinking, report writing, and presentation skills are critical. An understanding of Financial Statements is considered advantageous for this position. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/the-presidency-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-finacc-pres-2026 Source: govpage

Summary drafted with AI assistance from the original advert. The advert itself is the authority — how we use AI.

At a glance

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Project management

Extracted automatically from the advert; confirm requirements on the original listing.

Job description

Before you apply

• Confirm the requirements and closing date on the original listing (govpage). SPANi lists vacancies from other sites and may not reflect last-minute changes.
• Legitimate employers do not charge application, registration or training fees.
• Don't send your ID or bank details before you have confirmed the employer is real.

How to spot a job scam

Before you apply

• Read the full advert and confirm you meet the minimum requirements before applying.
• Tailor your CV headline and most recent experience to the job title and key skills.
• Note the closing date and reference number, and keep a copy of what you submit.
• Apply only through the employer or job board link — never pay to apply.