Senior State Accountant (Management Accounting) at Department of Water and Sanitation

BRANCH: INFRASTRCTURE MANAGEMENT SOUTHERN OPERATIONS DIR: OPERATIONS SOUTHERN

SALARY: R397 116 per annum (Level 8)

CENTRE: Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant NQF Level 6 qualification in Finance or related qualification.
• Two (2) to (4) four years’ experience in the financial environment.
• The disclosure of a valid  unexpired driver’s license. 
• Knowledge and practical experience on SAP system.
• Knowledge of Persal and Warms systems would be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy such as MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and knowledge of the budgeting process.
• People and diversity management.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Good communication skills.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Knowledge of administrative clerical procedures and systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial prescripts such PFMA and Treasury Regulations.

DUTIES:

• In-Year monitoring, monthly reporting and providing support regarding the planning and budgeting process.
• Compiling and capturing of the budget. Fund shifting of budget allocations. Assist with tariff calculations.
• Ensure effective implementation of the budget policy and provide advice on the budget process to budget controllers on correct GL allocations.
• Analyze expenditure trends and deviations and provide reports to management.
• Assist with re-allocation of funds and monitor movement of funds allocated within the budget.
• Confirm availability of funds regarding the requisition of goods and services.
• Processing, capturing and/or authorizing payments to customers on the SAP system, perform payroll functions, capturing and/or authorizing staff claims on Persal system.
• Management of reporting including accruals and commitments, Address audit queries and implement corrective measures.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on budget expenditure. Approval of journals. Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets