State Accountant: Budget Revenue and Expenditure, Ref No. DOI 85/2023 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has opportunities for  suitably qualified and competent individuals to provide an integrated, effective and efficient budget planning system in respect of revenue and expenditure . These posts are based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/ B-Degree/ equivalent or higher); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in management accounting.

Key Performance Areas    

• Monitor revenue and expenditure; Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting – IYM, conditional grants, earmarked funds, annual report, IRM;
• Assist in adjustment budget process;
• Assist with the prevention of unauthorised expenditure, under spending and over-spending;
• Evaluate and make recommendations on submissions with financial implications to the relevant manager and programme manager;
• Assist in annual budget process.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

• Business and organisational structure of the department;
• Applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, policies and standards;
• Management Accounting/Financial accounting field, Database management and administration;

Skills needed:

• Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques;
• Verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Analytical, planning and organising skills;
• Reliable, self-disciplined and dedicated.