State Accountant: Bookkeeping, Revenue and Debt ManagementHead Office (Mbombela)

Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Financial Management or any other related qualification, A minimum of three years relevant experience.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Knowledge of relevant government prescript including PFMA, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations and other financial administration legislations.
• Knowledge and understanding of BAS and PERSAL Systems.
• Good communication, Writing and Interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and ability to work under pressure and able to meet deadline.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.

Duties

• Collection of revenue due to the department and proper management thereof.
• Ensure timeous and compilation of monthly reports.
• Effective management of the department’s debt account.
• Monitoring of Pay Master General Account.
• Provide budgetary support, analysis, advice and guidance to the department.
• Analyse and respond to budget related enquiries.
• Administer the transfer of funds for the MTEF cycle.
• Assist in the Preparation of Annual Financial Statements and interim Financial Statements for the department.
• Preparing of bank reconciliation and authorising of Journal and record keeping.
• Maintenance and control of relevant accounts/suspense accounts and record keeping.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• Applications must only be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new signed Z83 form and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to:
• Criminal records check;
• Citizenship check;
• Credit worthiness check;
• Previous employment (reference checks);
• Qualification verification.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate suitability based on the post technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection Panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three SMS and MMS candidates will undergo Psychometric Assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity.
• Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.