State Accountant Budget, Revenue, Expenditure and Salary

Overview

State Accountant Budget, Revenue, Expenditure and Salary at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Nkangala District.

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus a recognised National Diploma/Undergraduate (NQF 6) in Accounting, Financial Management, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in the related financial field.
• Skills And Competencies: Demonstrable competency in working Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Knowledge of Legislation and Regulations pertaining to PFMA Act, Treasury Regulations, and other government relevant legislations.
• Understanding of the Public Finances in the public sector.
• Good Communication, liaison, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of LOGIS System, PERSAL, BAS.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel.
• Good administration skills.
• People management and empowerment.
• Planning and prioritising skills.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

• Responsible for the management of the payroll and expenditure processes, including processing salaries, authorising financial transactions, and monitoring spending against the budget.
• Key responsibilities involve using systems like PERSAL and BAS, ensuring compliance with the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, and clearing suspense accounts before month-end closure.
• Receiving, checking, recording of payment vouchers and the verify authenticity of all documentation attached.
• Complete payment advice.
• Verifying of compliance in terms of attachments to all payment vouchers and processing of payment for goods and services on Logis within 30 days.
• Compile payment schedules.
• Facilitate creditor’s reconciliations and compile creditors reconciliation repots on monthly basis.
• Coordinate and facilitate payroll management, Collect and distribute payrolls to pay points Managers.
• Administer Subsistence & Travell claims.
• Filling and retrieval of payment vouchers for audit.
• Compile quarterly and annual accrual reports.
• Attend to queries from internal and external clients.
• Print BAS reports and distribute to the related managers.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr. A Kekana at 079 630 1770

Notes

A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service. MANAGEMENT ECHELON