State Accountant: Ledger And Journals

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. In-depth understanding of legislative framework that governs the Public Service. Understanding and application of the following prescripts: Public Finance Management Act, DORA, Treasury regulations, Treasury / Practice Notes, Treasury & DPSA Circulars, General Accounting Principles, SCM Guidelines and Frameworks, Understanding of Financial Management best practices. Financial Management Systems (PERSAL, BAS). Knowledge Management. Service Delivery Innovation. Problem Solving and analysis. Computer literate. Good communication skills (written and verbal skills) and a good command of English language. Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Management of departmental suspense accounts and follow up with non- cleared transactions. Compile capture/authorize debt take-on's and journals. Monitoring and mentoring of district suspense accounts. Compile monthly and quarterly reports. Compliance with departmental prescripts. Process all Bond and Salary rejections. Compile monthly and quarterly reports. Compliance with departmental prescripts. Mentoring/ supervising of accounting clerks, learners and interns. Personnel management. Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets. Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness. Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance to 177 subordinates. Maintain conducive working environment and management of leave of absence.

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