About the Role
The Western Cape Provincial Treasury is seeking a dedicated State Accountant to join their team based in Cape Town. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in managing and processing crucial financial transactions for the province. This position not only supports the department’s operations but also plays a vital role in ensuring financial accountability and transparency within the public service. Your efforts will directly impact the community by maintaining the province’s financial health and integrity, enabling better service delivery to all residents.
As a State Accountant, you will engage with various financial systems such as BAS, PERSAL, and LOGIS to execute a variety of financial tasks, including processing payments, maintaining budgets, and compiling financial reports. Your work will contribute to effective financial management within the government, ensuring that funds are allocated and utilized efficiently for the benefit of the people of the Western Cape.
About the Department
The Western Cape Provincial Treasury is dedicated to promoting sound financial management and accountability within the province. Its mission is to enhance the financial sustainability of the provincial government, ensuring that resources are used effectively to improve service delivery. Working at the Provincial Treasury offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the financial stewardship of public funds, ultimately benefiting the community and enhancing governance in South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Process BAS, PERSAL, and LOGIS transactions efficiently and accurately
- Check and verify payment requests and capture them on BAS
- Approve PERSAL transactions and maintain budget allocations
- Compile, capture, and approve journals for financial reporting
- Reconcile travel agency accounts and ascertain invoices received
- Analyse and reconcile key accounts while compiling synopsis reports
- Provide inputs for financial reports, including accruals and payables
- Assist in compiling the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and other financial estimates
- Manage petty cash, including processing, replenishment, and daily confirmations
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting, Financial Management, Commerce, Economics, BCom Accounting, or equivalent
- A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a management accounting environment
- A valid driver’s licence
- Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Public Finance Management Act
- Familiarity with PERSAL, BAS, and LOGIS systems
- Strong analytical thinking, communication, and computer literacy skills
- Proficient in report writing and problem-solving
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to [email protected]
Requirements
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting / Financial Management / Commerce / Economics / BCom Accounting or related equivalent qualifications.Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in management accounting environment.
A valid driver’s licence.
Job related knowledge: Public Service Act.
Public Finance Management Act.
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
Treasury or Financial Regulations of the Public Finance Act.
PERSAL, Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS).
Job related skills: Analytical thinking.
Communication (verbal and written).
Computer literacy.
Report writing and problem solving.
Job Duties
Process BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS transactions.Check, verify payment and capture on BAS.
Approve PERSAL transactions.
Maintain budget (shifting of funds).
Compile, capture, or approve journals.
Reconcile travel agency account.
Ascertain invoices received.
Reconcile/analyse key accounts.
Accumulate synopsis report (age analysis).
Compile financial reports.
Compile and submit inputs and Port Folio of Evidence (POEs) on financial reports (accruals and payables reports).
Provide input on invoices paid within 30 days.
Compile Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE), Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE) inputs.
Process petty cash and revenue collections.
Check and sign petty cash 67 replenishment and balance cash on hand.
Facilitate petty cash count and report.
Perform daily deposit confirmations.
