Senior Accounting Clerk: Trade Creditors

Published: 11 July 2025

๐Ÿ“‹Job Overview

Looking for a stable and rewarding career in public service? The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in Pretoria has an exciting opportunity for you! Join their team as a Senior Accounting Clerk: Trade Creditors and step into a role that not only offers professional growth but also contributes to the financial well-being of your fellow South Africans. As a Senior Accounting Clerk, your day-to-day tasks will involve processing invoices, updating accounts, and ensuring that all expenses are recorded accurately within the right periods. Youโ€™ll be responsible for compiling reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies, making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. This role is crucial in maintaining financial integrity within the UIF and directly supports the mission of providing unemployment benefits to citizens in need. Why does this position matter? By joining the UIF, youโ€™re not just taking a job; youโ€™re playing a vital part in a system that helps countless individuals and families during challenging times. Your work will help ensure that the funds are managed properly, allowing the UIF to deliver support to those who lose their jobs. In essence, you will be contributing to the stability and resilience of the community and the country as a whole. This opportunity is perfect for young South Africans looking for entry-level government jobs. With no prior experience required, this role offers a fantastic chance to gain essential skills in financial management and public service. You will receive training that will equip you with the expertise needed to excel in this field, making it a great stepping stone for your career. Plus, working in government provides the stability and benefits that many young professionals seek. If you’re eager to make a difference while building a solid foundation for your future, donโ€™t miss out on the chance to apply for the Senior Accounting Clerk position at the Unemployment Insurance Fund in Pretoria. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and contribute to the well-being of your community!

๐Ÿ“‹ Job Details

๐Ÿ’ฐ Salary: R228 321 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
๐Ÿ“ Location: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
๐Ÿ“ง Applications: Chief Director: Corporate Services: P O Box 1851, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivery at corner Lilian Ngoyi and Pretorius Street, ABSA Towers Building, Pretoria. Email: Jobs-UIF16@labour.gov.za
โ“ Enquiries: Mr V Nefale Tel No: (012) 337 1470

๐Ÿ“Requirements

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12). No experience required. Knowledge: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Financial Management. Public Service Regulations (PSR). Public Service Act (PSA). Treasury Regulations. Generally Recognized Accounting Principles (GRAP). Generally Accepted 26 Accounting Principles (GAAP). Relevant Financial Systems (AxOne, BAS, etc). HR Systems (PERSAL). Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA). Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA). Skills Accounting. Communication. Computer Literacy. Time Management. Interpersonal. Report Writing. Planning and organising. Analytical. Creativity. Financial Management

โšกKey Duties & Responsibilities

Render the processing of invoices. Update and ensure clearing of accounts, accruals and provisions and record expenses in the correct period. Compile all reconciliation and report / investigate deviations from the norm. Verify all expenses accounts on a monthly basis and report / investigate deviations from the norm.

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