State Accountant: Financial Accounting - Western Cape Government

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to maintain a healthy accounting practice by performing an efficient and effective pre-audit function. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure the performance of compliance checks/ quality control on all Basic Accounting and LOGIS payments within the department;
• Compile analytical reports on non-compliance findings;
• Ensure implementation of remedial actions and continuous monitoring;
• Ensure training interventions with line functionaries on non-compliance findings;
• Perform general managerial functions.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification) in Accounting or Financial Management;
• A minimum of 1-year experience in a financial/accounting environment.

Recommendation

• Working knowledge and experience of the following: Logistical System (LOGIS), and Basic Accounting System (BAS).

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Financial legislation; Generally Recognised Accounting Practices;
• Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions;
• Managerial knowledge of financial systems (LOGIS and BAS); Proven computer literacy (MS Office);
• Written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to provide training to address non-compliance; Compilation of analytical reports.

Remuneration

R 321 543 per annum (Salary level 8)

Note on remuneration:

Employees' service benefits or obligations(13thcheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements