FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (FASSET) VACANCIES

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT: Randburg, Gauteng
 
FASSET complies with the provision of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your application for a position at FASSET, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection related processes.
 
ASSISTANT MANAGER: FINANCE
Closing Date for Applications : 27 September 2024
Commencement Date for Post : As soon as possible
Salary Offer : R 771 117.66 p.a (TCTC-Not Negotiable)
Reference : FAS/RECRUITMENT/ASMF1/2024
 
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Department: Finance
Reporting Line: Finance Manager
Full-time/Part-time/Contract: Permanent
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To manage Mandatory and Discretionary Grants, Payroll, Data analytics, Audit and Reporting.
 
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Monitor processing of projects invoices to ensure completeness and proper document management;
• Monitor and check all functions, processes and procedures pertaining to accounts payable;
• Monitor and check effective cash management for all project related contracts;
• Preparation of the project budget and administrative expenditure budget;
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and check monthly general ledge reconciliations;
• Ensure that all finance policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to;
• Cooperate and assist both internal and external auditors during their audit;
• Implement audit recommendations, control/mitigate risks associated with the Finance Unit;
• Preparation of annual financial statements that are GRAP compliant;
• Completion of National Treasury template for annual financial statement using the AFS submitted for audit;
• Oversee and review the monthly grant payment and levy receipt;
• Analyse project expenditure to assist in the benchmarking of intervention in the entity;
• Review the Maintain the commitment register for all project and Admin contracts and reporting monthly.
• Oversee and review the monthly grant payment and levy receipt;
 
SUMMARY
• Responsible for end-to-end payroll administration (SAGE);
• Provide effective and efficient payroll administration service compliant with corporate governance and statutory requirements;
• Manage the salary and bonus review process: prepare schedules for payroll upload, generate reports and statistics,
• Reconcile payroll and ensure monthly submission of remuneration list and eft file;
• Drive the continuous improvement of Payroll Processing within the Finance Department and collaborate with Human Resources Department on all payroll matters.
• Manage Human Resources within the finance team, not limited to performance agreements, assessments, leave and discipline
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Qualification • A Degree/Btech qualification in Finance/Accounting or relevant and equivalent qualification at NQF level 7.
• A Post Graduate Qualification is an added advantage;
• Completed Articles 3 years
 
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Essential: • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance and audit environment, of which 3 years should be at supervisory level;
• Public Sector experience implementing PFMA and National Treasury Regulations is essential;
• Minimum of 2 years SAGE payroll implementation;
• 3 years post articles Accounting/financial management experience
 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Critical • Interpersonal Skills and stakeholders’ management.
• Cross departmental query resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Essential
• PFMA ;National Treasury Regulations; GRAP; Annual Financial Statements;
• Experience in budget preparation and its management processes;
• Knowledge of working on accounting systems; Sage, Pastel, Microsoft AX and added advantage.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environment.
• Computer literacy.

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Date of commencement of position
FASSET requires applications for a permanent Assistant Manager-Finance to join existing team as soon as possible.
 
TOTAL PACKAGE
The salary to be offered for this position is R 771 117.66 p.a (TCTC-Not Negotiable)
 
ASSESSMENT
Applicants may be required to undergo a competency assessment.
 
 
CONTACT DETAILS
Submit your Full Curriculum Vitae (with 3 references), copies of your Matric certificate, Qualifications and copy of ID by no later than 27 September 2024 @16:00 to: AMF01@fasset.org.za quoting the reference as the subject line: NB FAS/RECRUITMENT/ASMF1/2024
 
For any inquiries regarding the position please contact: Mr Thabo Khwenenyana or Ms Thabile Mgoza, Human Resources Department at 011 476 8570. Should you not hear from FASSET within 6 weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Communication is limited to shortlisted candidates only.
 
FASSET applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”