Expenditure Analyst: Provincial Government Finance (Expenditure Management), Ref No. PT 23/2024 R1 needed at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to execute a credible and sustainable main and adjustments budget, and to guide and monitor the efficient implementation thereof. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Advance Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Finance, Public Finance, Financial and/or Management Accounting, Auditing or Economics; A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in a financial management environment.

Recommendation

• Strong financial background in Public Sector Finance.

Key Performance Areas    

• In-year monitoring (IYM) model: Compilation of the Consolidated Provincial IYM model, monthly review and monitoring of expenditure, draft monthly / quarterly narrative reports; Evaluate inputs of the rollover and revenue retention process; Assist with the implementation and evaluation of inputs for the adjustment budget and the main budget process; Render technical support and training; Handle policy matters related to the job.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Financial norms and standards (PFMA, NTRs, Provincial Treasury Directives); DORA and conditional grants allocation mechanisms; Medium-term Expenditure framework (MTEF) budget process and procedures; Adjustments Budget process and procedures; Public finance financial reporting mechanisms; Basic Accounting System (Vulindlela Financial Management reporting system) and its SCOA structures.
• Skills needed: Sound organisation and planning; Computer literacy (MS Office, Web applications and Outlook); Communication (written and verbal); Writing and reporting.