State Accountant: Reporting

What you will need

• A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification) as recognised by SAQA
• Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks and policies
• Operational management practices
• Procurement and tendering processes
• Public service procedures, processes and systems
• Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements
• National Treasury Regulations (NTR)
• Division of Revenue (DORA)
• Basic Accounting System (BAS)
• Logistical Information System LOGIS
• Compilation of financial statements
• Labour Relations legislation and regulations
• Performance management in general.
• Skills in the following: Numeracy
• Computer Literacy
• Language skills
• Accounting, Finance and Audit
• Report writing
• Organising and planning
• Communication skills (written and verbally)
• Analytical
• Presentation.

Experience

A minimum of 1-year relevant experience in a relevant field.

Skills and competencies

• Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks and policies
• Skills in the following: Numeracy
• Language skills
• Communication skills (written and verbally)

Key responsibilities

• Provide effective and efficient expenditure and payment services
• Monitor and report on financial transactions
• Provide bookkeeping and financial accounting services
• Provide salary administration and debt management services
• Provide banking and cash management services
• Supervisory functions.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

• Application method: Online
• Enquiries: Ms Sonia Farao
• Telephone: (021) 483 5514

Please note

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
• Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
• All shortlisted candidates 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 process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department by applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment