State Accountant: Budget at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum three-year tertiary qualification/ National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Finance Management or finance related. Relevant years of experience in the relevant field. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements Knowledge: Financial prescripts (GAAP and GRAP);
• International standards and property industry; Working knowledge of Government Financial Systems (e.g. PERSAL, PMIS, WCS, LOGIS, BAS) ; Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations (Instruction Notes, directives and guidelines) and Supply Chain Management Framework; Tender Solutions Suites; ICT Procurement. 

DUTIES :

• Consolidate and check financial supporting information for planning purposes: Check and verify the necessary financial supporting documents required for the strategic and annual performance planning process. Check and verify the relevant financial information required in the evaluation and development of business and project plans. Consolidate the supporting information for various financial planning processes.
• Participate in the budget preparation process: Consolidate budget information for the completion of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Estimates National Expenditure (ENE) in compliance with National Treasury guidelines, Check and verify the monthly cash flow and adjusted cash flow against the estimates of expenditure/adjusted estimates of expenditure, Prepare, consult and implement the adjustment estimate process. Monitor the recording of adjustments on the accounting system and review the record of supporting documentation.
• Capture the budget and adjustments on the accounting system. Assess where rollovers are required, by reviewing expenditure against budget. Coordinate the Rollover requests and virement submissions including request for additional funding. Assess whether the approved rollovers are updated on the accounting system. Monitor and report on expenditure against the budget: Monitor the capturing of financial information on the monthly reporting templates. Consolidate, check and verify the information in the in-year monitoring reports for the department.
• Collate financial and non-financial performance information to be included in the annual report. Collate and capture information on interim and annual performance reporting templates and compile draft reports required for the interim and annual performance reporting. Notify responsibility managers on possible over/under spending. Request monthly /weekly expenditure report on BAS and SAGE to detect any misallocation allocation and ensure journals are processed for rectification.
• Liaise with programme managers regarding monthly expenditure reports analysis and advise accordingly in terms of PFMA. Provide administration support services to support the effective functioning of the Directorate: Provide logistical arrangement in the sub-directorate. Administer the flow of information in and out of the office. Compile schedules, invoices and financial statements. Prepare administration reports as required. Adhere to developed and approved internal controls.