Hilary
Mid-Level Financial Management Assistant Director
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Hilary V. serves as the Assistant Director: Budget & Revenue Management at the Department of Transport in the Amathole District Office, East London, South Africa. In this role, she primarily identifies revenue sources, coordinates the collection process, and ensures compliance with financial legislation. She is adept in managing both human and financial resources, monitoring budget allocations, and providing fiscal guidance to program managers. With a solid background as a Senior State Accountant, she was responsible for the reconciliation and collection of motor vehicle license fees and overseeing departmental compliance. Her tenure as an SCM Consultant saw her adept at handling supplier queries and managing accounts payable processes. Through effective financial management and operations management, Hilary plays a critical role in driving financial efficiency and sustainability within her sector. Her education in Financial Management from Lovedale FET College enriches her capability in utilizing financial systems and cost management effectively.
Experience
Assistant Director
Department of Transport, Amathole District Office · 2020 — PresentIdentified revenue sources and coordinated the revenue collection process. Assisted in assessing risk and controls while ensuring compliance with legislation and treasury regulations regarding revenue collection and debtors management. Oversaw the reconciliation of collected revenue and resolved discrepancies, including the coordination of reports on revenue over/under collection. Submitted monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue and debtor reports to the Finance Manager. Monitored budget allocations for sub-divisions and provided budget-related advice to program managers. Facilitated budget itemization in accordance with the Standard Chart of Accounts, policies, circulars, and acts of the department. Monitored spending within the district during monthly In Year Monitoring meetings and managed human, financial, and material resources of the sub-directorate. Assisted in authorizing payments across various financial systems of the department and acted as Deputy Director in the absence of the supervisor.SCM Consultant
Department of Transport, King William’s Town · 2019 — 2020Handled the receipt and distribution of invoices for matching at the Logistics office and managed responses to audit queries. Signed requests for expenditure within the Logistics office and issued manual orders for emergencies. Performed account reconciliation for various paid accounts and addressed supplier queries. Prepared presentations detailing departmental commitments, accruals, and payables.Senior State Accountant: Revenue
Department of Transport, King William’s Town · 2014 — 2019Managed revenue collection in accordance with set annual targets and performed reconciliations for Motor Vehicle License fees collected by Registering Authorities. Authorized journals and supervised staff, addressing discrepancies and outstanding fees through correspondence with Registering Authorities. Conducted compliance visits and provided support to Registering Authorities as needed, while also responding to audit queries.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- National Diploma: Financial ManagementLovedale FET College - King Williams Town, South Africa · 2013 — 2017
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