About the Role
The Department of Finance is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Finance Clerks at the Head Office in Cape Town. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the financial operations of the department run smoothly, which is vital for maintaining accountability and transparency in public service. By accurately processing invoices and managing financial transactions, the Finance Clerks contribute to the effective allocation of public resources, ultimately benefiting the community and enhancing government services.
In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team committed to upholding the highest standards of financial management within South Africa’s public service. Your efforts will directly impact how financial resources are managed, helping the department to achieve its mandate and support the citizens of Cape Town and beyond.
About the Department
The Department of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial management of government resources, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and promoting sound fiscal policies. By working here, you will be part of a mission to enhance fiscal sustainability and accountability, which is essential for fostering trust in government operations. The department is dedicated to empowering its employees through professional development and fostering a collaborative work environment.
What You’ll Do
- Receive and verify invoices for correctness and approval.
- Process invoices and capture payments in compliance with internal controls.
- Maintain organized filing systems for all financial documents and records.
- Provide salary administration support, including processing salary advice and adjustments.
- Capture and allocate financial transactions accurately.
- Clear suspense accounts and record debtors and creditors.
- Process electronic banking transactions and compile financial journals.
- Collect and compare budget information to identify variances and ensure compliance.
- Distribute budget documents and maintain comprehensive filing systems.
- Receive and capture payments efficiently.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma in Financial Management, Financial Accounting, or a relevant qualification.
- 1-2 years of experience in a financial management environment.
- Basic knowledge of financial functions and processes.
- Proficiency in data capturing, computer operation, and collating financial statistics.
- Understanding of Public Service financial legislation and procedures, including PFMA and PSA.
- Familiarity with financial operating systems such as Coltech or Sage.
- Strong computer skills and good planning and organizing abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to perform routine tasks and operate office equipment effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility in adapting to changing needs.
How to Apply
Please follow the application instructions below.
Requirements
A grade 12 certificate plus National Diploma in Financial Management / Financial Accounting or any other relevant qualification.1-2 years’ experience financial management environment.
Competencies: Basic knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics.
Basic knowledge of the Public Service financial legislations, procedures and treasury regulations (PFMA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual).
Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (Coltech, Sage etc) Skills: Computer skills; Planning and organizing; Good verbal and written communication; Basic numeracy skills; Ability to perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment; Flexibility; Interpersonal Relations; Accuracy; Aptitudes of figures.
Job Duties
Receive invoices.Check invoices for correctness, verification and approval (internal control).
Process invoices (e.
g.
capture payments).
Filing of all documents.
Perform salary administration support services.
Receive salary advice.
Process advice (e.
g.
check advice for all correctness, capture salaries, bonuses, salary adjustments, capture all deductions etc.
).
File all documents.
Capture all financial transactions.
Clear suspense accounts.
Record debtors and creditors.
Process electronic banking transactions.
Compile journals.
Collect information from budget holders.
Compare expenditure against budget.
106 Identify variances.
Capture, allocate virements on budgets.
Distribute documents regarding the budget.
File all documents.
Receive and capture payments.
