Senior State Accountant: Budget at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum of three years tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Commerce/Finance/Cost Accounting/Management Accounting/Accounting.
• Relevant years of experience in Budget and Finance field. Knowledge of transversal systems applicable in the Public Service will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of budgeting system of the government. Understanding of PFMA and relevant Government Regulations and Policies. Computer literacy (preferably MS Excel). Willing to work extra hours and independently. 

 
DUTIES :

• Consolidate and check financial supporting information for various financial planning purposes. Collect and consolidate budget data from line managers. Consolidate budget information for the completion of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Estimates National Expenditure (ENE) in compliance with National Treasury guidelines. Capturing budget on budgeting system of government.
• Check and verify the monthly cash flow and adjusted cash flow against the estimates of expenditure/adjusted estimates of expenditure. Monitoring and shifting of funds. Confirmation of availability of funds. Prepare, consult and implement the adjustment estimate process. Passing journals, authorizing payments and rendering financial support to Line Managers.
• Attend to enquiries from internal and external auditors in respect of captured documents. Reconciliation and clearing of suspense account. Administer the flow of information in and out of the Office. Prepare administration reports as required.
• Assist in preparing financial statements by providing reports to management for submission to the Auditor-General. Ensure transactions are in compliance with the PFMA, National Treasury Regulations and Treasury prescripts.