State Accountant: Cash Flow Management at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in a possession of an appropriate 3-year National diploma in Accounting/Financial Management or related qualification with accounting as a subject.
• One (1) to two (2) 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); 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, trustworthy and accuracy. 

DUTIES :

• Preparation of cash flow reports to the Minister and Management and ensure that the expenditure is within the approved budget of various functions and to report any envisaged over-expenditure, Compile IYM expenditure report and submit to National Treasury monthly.
• The compilation and submission of the Conditional Grant report in accordance with the format prescribed by National Treasury not later than 20 days after the end of each month Updating, recordkeeping and monthly cash flow statement of official entertainment and report to Management Request reports, check and rectify any incorrect allocations on a daily basis, Request commitment reports and check the commitments.
• Authorize General Journals on BAS. 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 BAS reports when required and Filing of claim related documents.
• N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.