State Accountant: Cash & Revenue Management

Overview

State Accountant role in cash and revenue management at the Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, requiring a diploma or degree in accounting with public sector finance experience.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or B.
• Degree (NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Accounting/ Cost & Management Accounting/ Financial Management/ Internal Audit qualifications with at least 1 to 2 years’ experience within the public sector expenditure management field and payment of employee benefits.
• Public sector finances experience in budgeting and revenue management will be added advantage.
• Knowledge of financial systems (LOGIS, PERSAL and BAS) and be able to interpret NERF and Standard Chart of Accounts (SCoA).
• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Legislations / policies / prescripts, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Division of Revenue Act (DORA), understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Appropriation Act.
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), Financial Regulations Knowledge of Batho Pele principles.
• Computer literacy specializing in Advanced EXCEL and PowerPoint Presentation.
• Good communication and report writing skills.
• Sound organisational skills.
• People management.
• Customer / client orientated approach and ability to work under pressure and independently.
• A valid driving licence (Code 8) is required.

Duties

• Ensure Collection and Deposit of Revenue.
• Receive and account for all revenue collected by the department.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of revenue collection documentation.
• Ensure that all revenue is deposited into the relevant bank account within prescribed timeframes.
• Capture and record revenue transactions on the relevant financial management systems.
• Monitor outstanding revenue and follow up on unpaid amounts.
• Ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and departmental policies relating to revenue collection.
• Maintain proper records and support documentation for all revenue transactions.
• Identify and classify departmental revenue sources in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Monitor revenue trends and analyse revenue generated from various sources.
• Verify that all revenue received is correctly allocated to the appropriate revenue codes.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve revenue collection processes.
• Compile reports on revenue generated from different revenue streams.
• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of departmental revenue.
• Render cash flow Management.
• Monitor daily cash balances and cash movements.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and projections.
• Monitor cash availability to ensure operational requirements are met.
• Compile periodic cash flow reports for management.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding cash flow requirements.
• Identify potential cash flow risks and recommend corrective measures.
• Ensure effective management of cash resources in accordance with Treasury guidelines Render Cash Reconciliation.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly cash reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank statements with departmental financial records.
• Investigate and resolve cash and banking discrepancies.
• Reconcile suspense accounts and outstanding transactions.
• Maintain complete reconciliation records and audit trails.
• Prepare reconciliation reports for management review.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests relating to cash and revenue transactions.

How to apply

Enquiries: M. Cezula – Head Office – (eQonce) Tel No: (043) 492 1400 e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za

Notes

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: 83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). 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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. OTHER POSTS