About the Role
The Department of Education is currently seeking a qualified State Accountant for Transfer Payments at their Head Office in Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape. This vital position is crucial for maintaining the financial integrity of educational funding within the province. By ensuring timely and accurate processing of creditor payments, you contribute directly to the smooth operation of educational services, positively impacting students and communities throughout South Africa. Your role will be central in managing financial transactions, responding to service provider queries, and preparing comprehensive expenditure reports.
In this position, you will navigate the intricate landscape of financial management within the public sector. The work you do will not only uphold standards of accountability but also promote transparency and efficiency in the allocation of educational resources. With your expertise, you will foster better financial practices that ultimately enhance the quality of education in the region.
About the Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to providing quality education and fostering an environment conducive to learning. Its mission encompasses the planning, implementation, and management of educational programs aimed at improving literacy and educational outcomes across South Africa. By working within this department, you will be part of a team committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of learners and communities, ensuring that every child has access to quality education.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate the processing of creditor payments within a strict 30-day timeline.
- Verify the accuracy of invoices and authenticity of all supporting documents.
- Prepare and submit paid batches for efficient filing.
- Address and resolve queries from service providers promptly.
- Conduct monthly reconciliations of creditor accounts and follow up on outstanding queries.
- Generate and submit monthly expenditure reports to maintain financial oversight.
- Maintain a payment register to track all forms of payments accurately.
- Monitor and analyze expenditure patterns to inform departmental financial strategies.
- Identify and rectify misallocations of funds to uphold fiscal responsibility.
- Provide administrative support for expenditure management and budget tracking.
- Supervise staff, ensuring quality work and fostering personnel development.
- Assess staff performance and enforce discipline when necessary.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant undergraduate degree (NQF 6) in Accounting or Financial Management, as recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in financial or accounting services.
- Knowledge of the Government Financial System (BAS) and the Public Finance Management Act.
- Familiarity with financial planning, budgeting, and reporting systems within the state.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Knowledge of the education sector and its financial management will be advantageous.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Accounting/Financial Management as recognised by SAQA.A minimum of 3-5 years in financial or accounting services.
Knowledge of the Government Financial System (BAS), Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
Knowledge of the education sector and financial management at departmental level will be an advantage.
Knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and reporting systems of the state.
Skills: Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Planning and Organising, Networking and Building Bonds, Impact and Influence, Communication and Information Management, Budgeting and Financial Management.
Effective communication skills (written and verbal skills) and a good command of English language.
Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.
Job Duties
Facilitate Processing of Creditor payments within 30 days.Check for accuracy of invoice and authenticity of supporting documents attached to the voucher.
Prepare and submit paid batches for filing.
Respond to queries from Service Providers.
Prepare monthly reconciliation creditors’ accounts.
Follow up on Creditor Queries arising from Creditors Reconciliation.
Prepare and submit monthly expenditure reports.
Maintain the payment register to track all forms of payments.
Implementation of expenditure patterns of the department.
Prepare expenditure report documentation as per responsibility codes of the programmes.
Identify misallocations of funds.
Provide expenditure administration services.
Analyse expenditure trends and provide technical 177 advisory services.
Supervise human resources/staff.
Allocate and ensure quality of work.
Personnel development.
Assess staff performance.
Apply discipline.
