Finance Clerk (Supervisor) at Department of Public Service and Administration

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of financial administration (payments and suspense accounts). Knowledge of financial functions, basic accounting systems, LOGIS, Safety Web, public service financial legislation and prescripts (PFMA and Treasury Regulations), planning and organisation.
• Generic skills: Interpersonal relations, teamwork, reliability, flexibility, verbal and written communication, leadership skills, conflict management and resolution, planning skills, organisation and execution skills.
• Technical skills: computer literacy (Microsoft), office equipment operating skills, numeracy skills, accuracy, literacy and problem-solving. Attributes: Aptitude for figures, analytical ability, and ability to lead a team. Ability to work under pressure, client orientation, customer focus, ability to perform routine tasks and innovation. 

DUTIES :

• Supervise, authorise and perform financial accounting transactions. Handle payment queries, authorise payments on LOGIS and confirm compliance with the PFMA. Supervise and perform bookkeeping support services. Compile or receive journals from subordinates and verify whether the required supporting documents are attached. Administer LOGIS commitments on BAS. Schedule quarterly meetings between Finance and Supply Chain Management for discussion of the register. Prepare and provide inputs to the Interim and Annual Financial Statements and supervise human resources/staff.