Senior State Accountant: Finance at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):

• Ability to work accurately with figures. Must be able to work under pressure. Good communication skills (Written and Verbal). Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and the departmental delegations and procedures. Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong leadership, managerial, organisational, strategic, operational and contingency planning skills. Independent decision-making, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of asset and liability suspense accounts. Extensive knowledge of debt management and book closure procedures. Knowledge of BAS (Basic Accounting System), LOGIS and PERSAL. Extensive knowledge of departmental debt policies. Excellent project management skills. Presentation skills.

Experience:

• Appropriate experience in BAS and Persal.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Accounting