Senior State Accountant: Planning And Budgeting

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification in Financial Management, BCom Accounting, Management Accounting at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. Two (2) years’ experience in budgeting / planning / financial administration environment is required. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations Act. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge of the South African Constitution. Understanding of departmental legislation as well as Human Resources legislation and prescripts. Knowledge of the National Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the Appropriation Act. Knowledge of the planning and budgeting process and related activities. Knowledge of Financial Risk Management Practices. Knowledge of the Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA). Knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS). Knowledge of Vulindlela. Willingness to travel. Required skills and competencies: Planning and organising. Financial accounting. Record Management. Reconciliation and reporting. SCOA application. Use of financial systems (BAS/Vulindlela). Attention to detail. Time management. Problem-solving skills. Interpersonal skills. Communication skills. Planning and Organising skills. Computer literacy skills. Numeracy and analytical skills. Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Render the implementation of budget administration and allocations. Capture and monitor the administration of budget on Basic Accounting Systems (BAS). Capture the budget in line with the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Capture budget adjustments (MTEF/AENE/Self Financing/Roll-overs) for the financial year on approved system (BAS). Capture virements and shiftings for the financial year. Report on budget versus expenditure and cash flow. Compile daily, weekly and monthly budget versus expenditure reports. Produce in year monitoring (IYM) shifting and virement schedules. Verify SCOA allocation document compiled by the System Controller. Ensure effective and e-fficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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