About the Role
The Department of Finance is seeking a skilled State Accountant to join their team in the Vhembe District. This vital role is designed for individuals passionate about public service and dedicated to ensuring financial accountability within government operations. As a State Accountant, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the integrity of financial transactions, processing payments, and managing supplier accounts, which in turn supports the efficient functioning of local services that impact the community daily.
Situated in the heart of the Vhembe District, this position not only emphasizes the importance of financial management in government but also fosters a culture of transparency and ethical financial practices. Your contributions will directly impact the community by ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and responsibly, thus enhancing the quality of public services available to all South Africans.
About the Department
The Department of Finance is at the forefront of managing the fiscal resources of the government. Its mission is to promote sound financial management and ensure that public funds are used efficiently and effectively. By working in this department, you will be part of a dedicated team that strives to uphold the values of accountability, integrity, and service excellence. The work done here is essential in fostering economic stability and growth within South Africa, making every employee’s role significant to the country’s development.
What You’ll Do
- Process payments and manage accounts by verifying invoices and compiling payment vouchers.
- Capture and approve payment vouchers on the LOGIS system, ensuring accuracy in transactions.
- Reconcile supplier statements against payments and negotiate with suppliers regarding financial matters.
- Compile monthly reports on payments and monitor fruitless and wasteful expenditures.
- Manage salary processing by verifying documents and capturing transactions on the PERSAL system.
- Facilitate revenue collection by issuing receipts and managing the cash book.
- Handle debt administration by opening debt files and liaising with Head Office for implementations.
- Monitor the utilization of resources and evaluate staff performance to enhance productivity.
What You’ll Need
- A Matric qualification and a recognized qualification at NQF Level 6 in Financial Accounting, Financial Management, or related fields.
- 2-3 years of experience in a finance environment.
- A valid driver’s license, unless exempt due to a disability.
- Strong knowledge of Public Service Acts, Treasury Regulations, and financial management principles.
- Proficiency in PERSAL and BAS systems, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to plan, organize, and manage conflicts effectively.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Grade 12/ Matric and a qualification at NQF Level 6 in Financial Accounting, Financial Management/ Administration/ Cost Accounting as recognized by SAQA.2-3 years’ experience in the finance environment.
Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks.
Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation.
Knowledge of Treasury Regulations, PFMA, DORA, PPPFA.
Knowledge of PERSAL & BAS systems.
People management.
Planning and organising.
Conflict management.
Problem solving and analysis.
Decision making.
Creativity.
Financial management.
Communication.
Computer skills.
Job Duties
Process payments and accounts: Receive order from supply chain.Check for delivering note and invoice.
Compile payment voucher for EBT transfer.
Capture/ approve payment voucher on LOGIS.
Receive EBT stubs.
Link stubs and invoices and dispatch copy of stubs to suppliers.
File payment vouchers according to system.
Reconcile supplier statements against payments.
Negotiate with suppliers regarding payments.
Compile monthly register for fruitless and wasteful expenditure and submit to Head Office.
Compile monthly report for payments made after thirty (30) days.
Capture EPWP stipends on BAS.
Provide salary: Check authenticity of documents to be capture on PERSAL system.
Capture PERSAL transactions such as allowances, deductions, fringe benefits and IRP deductions.
Provide PERSAL administration in salary enquiries and reports.
Monitor submission of taxpayers IRP 3A to SARS.
Identify and specify state liabilities on pension fund.
Provide revenue: Collection of Government money.
Issue receipts manual or online under correct allocation.
Register receipts in cash book.
Deposit money.
Balance receipts, cash book and deposit book.
Verify bank money.
Verify and approve receipts in the BAS.
Day-end receipts on BAS.
Confirm deposits on BAS.
Monitor online receipts and deposits for reconciliation.
Compile monthly reports.
Keep a register for reserve face value forms.
Facilitate debt: Open debt file for relevant employer.
Complete BAS Debt take on and attached supporting documents for submission to Head Office for implementation of debt on suspense account.
Receive advice from Head Office to implement DEBT ON PERSAL in cases where the debtor is a government/department employee.
Liaise with Head Office in updating BAS records.
Conceive reports from Head Office in clearing of Debts.
Close Debt files.
Provide resource (Human, Financial and Equipment): Monitor and report on the utilisation of equipment’s.
Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees.
Ensure 259 capacity and development of staff.
Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management.
Manage discipline.
Provide job description to subordinates.
Manage division leave matters.
