Accountant - Tshwane (Pretoria) at Unique Personnel

Main Purpose Of The Job

• To provide financial administration support to the Provincial Office.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide support in the implementation of Financial Accounting Policies and Procedures.
• Provide support in the implementation of financial control systems.
• Provide support in managing provincial assets.
• Supply Chain Management.
• Process Provincial Payments.
• Financial Reporting

Provide support in the implementation of Financial Accounting Policies and Procedures

• Adherence and assist Provincial Accountant in the implementation of Seda Provincial/branch financial accounting operational policies and procedures that are aligned to the PFMA and other relevant legislation
• Assist Provincial Accountant in monitoring and evaluation of adherence to financial policies and procedures
• Assist in ensuring Province/Branch compliance with the PFMA, National Treasury Regulations and other applicable legislation

Provide support in the implementation of financial control systems

• Effective resolution of all queries related to financial control and administration within the Province and respective Branches
• Accurate and complete capturing of all financial and other related transactions within the province on the financial system
• Assist in the managing and maintaining of budget expenditure within approved fund limits.

Provide support in managing provincial assets

• Assist in the management and maintenance of the provincial Fixed Asset Register (FAR)
• Assist in the process of asset verification and tagging in the province on an ongoing basis
• Monitor and evaluate provincial adherence to the Asset Management Policy and Guidelines and report deviations to the Provincial Accountant
• Assist in the disposal of assets process.
• Adherence to timelines

Supply Chain Management

• Compliance to all SCM related legislation.
• Assist in ensuring compliance of provincial and branch operations to supply chain management (procurement) policies and procedures. Report non-compliance to the Provincial Accountant
• Update and maintain database of internal service providers for the province
• Assist in clearing of Open Purchase Orders
• Monitor rotation of suppliers on database
• Adherence to timelines

Process Provincial Payments

• Assist in all payments and ensure accurate recording
• Effective administration and reconciliation of Provincial Office petty cash
• Assist in reconciliation of petty cash for the Branches
• Maintain an effective filling system for all payments and expenditure of the Provincial Office and Branches
• Assist in monitoring of the daily cash flow movements and requirements for the Province

Financial Reporting

• Processing and reconciling of all Balance Sheet items and highlighted Income Statement accounts
• Monthly reconciliation of bank account
• Generate cash book and journal entries to trial balance
• Adherence to timelines.

Inherent Requirements    
Required Minimum Education

• Matric and a Diploma (NQF Level 5) in Accounting.

Required Work Experience

• 3 – 4 year’s work experience in a Financial Accounting environment

Able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge and experience in the application of GRAP, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, King III Report, Corporate Governance System and other related Legislation.
• Comprehensive knowledge in account processing, cash flow control and payment principles.
• Advanced MS Office (Excel)
• Knowledge and experience in financial accounting and payment systems
• Knowledge and understanding of Accounting Principles
• Understanding of business imperatives around financial management
• Treasury Regulations, King III Report, Corporate Governance System and other related Legislation.
• Comprehensive knowledge in account processing, cash flow control and payment principles.
• Advanced MS Office (Excel)
• Knowledge and experience in financial accounting and payment systems
• Knowledge and understanding of Accounting Principles
• Understanding of business imperatives around financial management

Critical Competencies

• Advisory Service FL1
• Communication FL1
• Stakeholder Engagement FL1
• Analytical FL1
• Business Acumen FL1
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making FL1
• Planning & Organising FL1
• Monitoring & Evaluation FL1
• Performance Driven FL1
• Administrative Diligence FL1
• Team Work FL1
• Adaptability & Flexibility FL1
• Policy Adherence FL1
• Negotiation FL1
• Basic Computer Skills FL1
• Financial Acumen FL1
• Office Management FL1