About the Role
The Department of Finance is looking for a Senior State Accountant: Expenditure Control to join their team at the National Head Office in Pretoria. This crucial role involves managing the accounting of state funds and ensuring the effective control of financial transactions. Your expertise will directly impact the efficiency of public service operations, enabling the government to deliver essential services to communities across South Africa.
In this position, you will oversee various financial duties, including the management of petty cash and BAS ledger accounts, as well as handling travel advances. Your contribution will help ensure the integrity of public finances, a responsibility that carries significant weight in fostering transparency and accountability in government operations.
About the Department
The Department of Finance plays a pivotal role in the South African government, tasked with managing the nation’s fiscal resources effectively. Its mission is to promote economic stability and growth by ensuring that public funds are allocated efficiently and responsibly. Working here means being part of a dedicated team that strives to uphold the principles of good governance and financial management, ensuring that every Rand spent contributes to the betterment of society.
What You’ll Do
- Control the accounting of state monies and petty cash for the Head Office.
- Manage BAS ledger accounts and various debt accounts effectively.
- Oversee payments related to subsistence and travel advances.
- Approve BAS payment advices, journals, and receipts for financial accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with financial standards and procedures in the section.
- Train, supervise, and manage personnel within your team.
- Address sensitive queries from clients and act in higher positions as needed.
- Execute responsibilities in line with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
What You’ll Need
- A relevant Degree or National Diploma in Finance with a focus on Financial Accounting or Cost Management Accounting.
- 3 to 5 years of proven financial and management experience in a similar environment.
- Proficiency in computer applications related to finance.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Strong knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, BAS, and PERSAL.
- Excellent communication skills and a client-oriented attitude.
- Proven problem-solving abilities and capacity for service delivery innovation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected].
Requirements
Relevant Degree/ National Diploma in Finance related field with Financial Accounting/Cost with Management Accounting as a major subject.3-5 years proven financial and management experience in a similar environment.
Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Project 43 management.
Change management.
Good knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, BAS and PERSAL.
Communication skills.
Client orientation and customer focus.
Problem solving and analysis.
Service delivery innovation.
People management and empowerment.
Integrity and honesty.
Confidentiality.
Good interpersonal relations, Assertiveness, ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Job Duties
Control the accounting of State monies and petty cash of Head Office.Control over BAS ledger accounts and institution of various debt accounts.
Control over payment of subsistence and travel advances for Head Office.
Approve BAS Sundry payment advices, BAS journals, BAS Receipts, BAS Telephone Registers for Financial Control Office.
Control the correct issuing of receipts and the correct data capturing on BAS.
Checking of claims for Motor Finance Scheme for senior employees.
Control over Z59 salary claims for Head Office.
Handle the monthly telephone list as prescribed in the procedure manual.
Ensure that the personnel in the section comply with the norms and the standards of the Directorate Financial Accounting.
Manage, train and supervise personnel.
Handle sensitive queries from clients.
Acting in higher positions on an “Ad Hock” basis when necessary.
Execute the responsibilities of officials as stipulated in terms of Section 45 of the PFMA.
Management of resources.
