ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

The Assistant Director: Financial Accounting position is a supervisory financial management role based at the South Service Centre in Hilton. Operating within a provincial government department, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing a range of financial accounting functions that ensure the centre's payments and claims are processed accurately and in line with legislative and policy frameworks. This is a Level 09 post, which reflects its middle-management status, and it calls for a candidate who can lead a component, manage resources, and maintain strict compliance with public finance regulations.

To be considered, applicants must hold an NQF level 07 Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma in Financial Accounting, along with a valid driver's licence. At least three years of supervisory experience in a finance environment is required, demonstrating the ability to lead a team and manage financial processes. The role demands a thorough understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape governing public service finance, including the Constitution, the Public Service Act, the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, and the Division of Revenue Act. Familiarity with departmental and provincial policies, as well as the PERSAL, BAS, and LOGIS financial systems, is essential. In addition, the successful candidate will need a broad set of skills ranging from financial and people management to conflict management, communication, leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

The core duties of the position centre on managing LOGIS payments, sundry payments, and subsistence and travel claims. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for payment voucher control, ensuring that all transactions comply with financial accounting policies and procedures. Resource management within the component is another key responsibility, meaning the post holder will oversee staff, budgets, and operational processes to deliver an efficient financial service. The role therefore requires both technical accounting expertise and the capacity to plan, organise, and drive change within a public sector environment.

Candidates should be aware of several important conditions attached to this vacancy. Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo two pre-entry assessments: one practical exercise testing technical and generic suitability, and an integrity assessment focusing on ethical conduct. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) at the applicant's own responsibility. The application process itself requires the completion of the prescribed application form and submission of a comprehensive CV, with certified copies of qualifications only requested from shortlisted candidates prior to interview. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted, and applicants who have not been contacted within three months of the closing date should assume their application was unsuccessful. These conditions underscore the department's commitment to transparent and rigorous recruitment, and prospective applicants should ensure they meet all requirements before applying. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced financial professional seeking to contribute to public service financial governance.