About the Role
The Department of Finance is seeking a Senior State Accountant for Financial Accounting based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). This pivotal role is essential for ensuring financial compliance and managing state funds effectively, which directly impacts the community’s development and public service delivery. By joining this team, you will contribute to maintaining the financial integrity of government operations, ensuring that essential services are funded and provided efficiently.
In this position, you will oversee crucial financial processes, manage creditors, and ensure timely payments, which is vital for maintaining healthy relationships with suppliers and service providers. Your work will support the overall financial health of the department, allowing it to deliver on its mandate and meet the needs of South African citizens.
About the Department
The Department of Finance plays a critical role in South Africa’s public service by managing the government’s financial resources, ensuring compliance with financial legislation, and implementing policies to promote effective expenditure management. Working here means being part of a dedicated team that strives for transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. Your efforts will not only enhance the financial operations of the department but will also contribute to the broader goal of sustainable development in South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure compliance with the management of invoices and oversee creditor reconciliations.
- Administer payroll management and authorize payments on SAP and PERSAL systems.
- Monitor petty cash and supervise bank payments to ensure accurate financial transactions.
- Maintain proper document control for all financial documentation and reports.
- Prepare and submit monthly reports, including payables, accruals, and creditor reconciliations.
- Assist with internal and external audit queries and provide support for budgetary and financial reporting needs.
- Supervise and evaluate personnel within the financial team to enhance performance and efficiency.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Financial Management or a related field.
- Three to four years of experience in finance, with a solid understanding of financial legislation and practices.
- Proficiency in SAP and PERSAL systems is essential.
- Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on accountability and ethical conduct.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a commitment to client orientation.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
A relevant NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Financial Management or any related qualification in the field.Three (3) to four (4) years’ experience in finance.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Knowledge of SAP and PERSAL system.
Knowledge and understanding of financial legislation, policies, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of financial prescripts such as the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and the Division of Revenue Act (DORA).
Knowledge of application of International Financial Reporting Standards applicable to expenditure management, generally recognized accounting practice, public service anti-corruption, Strategy, fraud, and prevention.
Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines, and laws.
Knowledge of administrative, clerical procedures, and systems.
Knowledge and understanding of departmental policies and procedures.
Provide a framework for managing performance information.
Knowledge of implementing policies of PMDS.
Problem-solving and analysis.
People and diversity management.
Client orientation and customer focus.
Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
Accountability and ethical conduct.
Be able to work Independently.
Job Duties
Ensure compliance with management of invoices.Manage creditors by ensuring major accounts are reconciled with suppliers.
Ensure payments are paid within 30 Days in compliance with 30-day payments.
Administer Payroll Management.
Authorize on SAP and PERSAL payments including journals.
Monitor Petty Cash and supervise bank payments.
Oversee safeguarding of state funds.
Ensure proper documents control pertinent to financial documents.
Compliance with monthly reporting including payables and accruals, 30-day reports, creditor reconciliation reports, petty cash reconciliation and suspense account reconciliation.
Attend internal and external audit queries.
Provide assistance to internal and external clients regarding general budgeting and financial reporting requirements.
Supervise and evaluate personnel.
