Administrative Officer: Finance

Overview

Administrative Officer needed for finance duties in the Western Cape, requiring a Senior Certificate with Mathematics or Accountancy and a valid code B driver's license.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics and/or Accountancy as a passed subject and/or Senior Certificate (or Equivalent) with experience/competencies that focuses on the Key Performance Areas (KRA’s) of the post.
• Experience: Appropriate recognizable experience.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid code B/EB driver’s license.
• Willingness to work overtime.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): The ability to interpret and apply financial policies, procedures and prescripts.
• Extensive knowledge of financial management in the public service, including the legislative framework.
• Computer skills and in- depth knowledge of transaction codes and reports on the following systems: BAS, LOGIS processes.

Duties

• Identify and correct erroneous expenditure and address a need for training if/when required.
• Timeous clearance of Asset and Liabilities accounts.
• Effective monitoring of Transfer payments and support to NPO finance and Programme staff.
• Ensure effective and efficient compliance with sundry payment regulations.
• Provide documented information pertaining to budget related matters on request from the ASD & SAO.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Mr B Mentor Tel No: (021) 202 - 0978

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the Post 35/278: Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (X2 Posts), Centre: Directorate: Financial Accounting, R413 001 per annum has been cancelled. MANAGEMENT ECHELON