State Accountant, Financial Reporting - Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works

The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to ensure an integrated, effective and efficient accounting system. Manage in-year and annual reports on recorded financial affairs and the financial system.

This post is based in Cape Town/Maitland.

DUTIES:          

• Manage and control all aspects regarding unspent grants; Manage and control all aspects regarding finance and operating leases (Vehicles); 
• Accounting for assets:
• Intangible assets, Heritage Assets;
• Property, Plant and Equipment,
• Inventory (Vehicles, Managed Assets - Finance and Operating Leases);
• Manage Economic Exchange Event (EEE) costing and the asset planning cycle.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in Accounting Sciences; 
• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in Financial Reporting;
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.

Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. 

Recommendation: 

Experience with Microsoft Office package.

Competencies: 

Knowledge of the following: 

• The Operation of Trading Entity, GMT policies and SOP's; 
• National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury instructions;
• Public Finance Management Act; 
• Financial procedures; Financial delegations;
• Financial Instructions;
• Disciplinary and Grievance procedures;
• FleetMan systems; 
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office); 
• Numerical skills; 
• Written and verbal communication skills.

ENQUIRIES:          

Mrs. K Proctor-Fourie at Tel No: (061) 884 6572