Senior State Accountant: Expenditure Administration at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma in Accounting / Financial Management or related qualification with accounting as a subject.
• Two (2) to three (3) years appropriate experience in Government Financial Accounting; the BAS system, knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations;
• knowledge and understanding of the Basic Accounting System (BAS) and the LOGIS online system; good communication (verbal and written) skills; computer literacy; problem-solving skills; planning and organizing skills; analytical skills; liaison skills; client orientation skills; financial management skills; presentation skills; customer care skills.
• Other Attributes/Skills: Friendly and trustworthy; Accuracy; Confidence; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to work in a team and independently; Assertiveness; and Self-starter. A valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Checking and authorizing sundry and creditor payments on BAS, which includes the Travel Accounts, Communication Accounts and Courier Accounts. Checking and authorizing order payments on LOGIS online.
• Capturing payments on BAS. Assist on Audit Queries. Responsible for the managing and clearing of general ledger accounts. Assist with the provision of information for the compilation of the quarterly and annual financial statements with specific reference to general ledger accounts.
• Authorizing of General Journals applicable to expenditure. Issuing and reconciling interdepartmental claims and claims in respect of the National Skills Fund. Clearing of suspense accounts related to expenditure. Manage and respond to enquiries related to this function.
• Supervise the work performance of subordinates by inter alia, allocating and controlling work and maintaining office discipline, Requesting of BAS reports when required. Filing of claim related documents. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.