State Accountant: Financial Accounting, Ref No. DEDAT 08/2022 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure and maintain an effective and efficient systems control functions and interfacing sub-systems.This post is based in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/ B-Degree or higher) in Accounting;
• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a Financial Accounting environment;
• A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. 

Recommendation    

• Experience in BAS (Basic Accounting System) and PERSAL (Personnel and Salary Administration) or similar systems.

Key Performance Areas    

• Maintenance of the Department’s banking functions;
• Maintenance of the Department’s Principal Ledger Accounts;
• Manage Cash Flow of the Department;
• Reconciliation and Pay-over of Revenue;
• Compilation of monthly Bank and other Reconciliations;
• Compilation of Interim and Annual Financial Statements. 

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

• Public Finance Management Act; National and Provincial Treasury Regulations and Directives;
• Basic Accounting System (BAS) and PERSAL system.

Skills in the following:

• Communication (verbal and written) skills:
• High level of computer literacy (MS Office), especially high level of excel capability and managing databases in excel;
• Ability to work in a team,
• Ability to work under pressure and to cope with a high workload.

Remuneration    

• R 321 543 per annum (Salary level 8).

Closing Date: 4th, July 2022