The successful candidate will at times be required to work irregular hours and also travel. Candidates must be prepared to do a practical test as part of the shortlisting/evaluation process.
Provide support with regards to the financial processes within the Department, for example the formulation and maintenance of budget model and communications to managers. Ensure effective implementation of financial policies and guidelines and assist in the formulation of thereof. Costing of projects/related activities including providing advice on the outcome of these costing. Analyse expenditure trends and deviations and provide report to management. Prepare monthly reports and identify deviations and report on the outcome of the analysis. Assist with the re-allocation of funds and monitor movement of funds allocated within the budget after reprioritization. Ability to assist and support financial data modelling. Analyse and interpret financial data and prepare a submission on the findings to management. Perform a support function to institutional funding including communication and payments.
Knowledge of financial policies and regulations. Knowledge of financial processes. Ability to analyse and interpret financial data. Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Powerpoint). Technical knowledge of financial systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Knowledge of financial data modelling. Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Knowledge of financial data modelling. Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently and under pressure.