State Accountant: Governance (2 posts available), Ref No. DSD 103/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two(2) suitable qualified individuals to render internal control services.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years  Financial environment experience.

Recommendation  

•  None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Execute general internal control services; Ensure proper governance; Render assurance services; Provide fraud and losses management services.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Policy Development; Budgeting processes; Financial norms and standards (Public Financial Management National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury directives / instructions; Public Service Ant-Corruption Strategy and Fraud Prevention Measures; Principles and Practices of Financial Accounting; Internal Control Tools and Techniques; Government Accounting Standards (GRAP); Economic Reporting Framework including Standards Charts of Accounts; Risk Management Frameworks; Government financial Systems; Skills needed:  Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Budgeting; Communication (written and verbal); Computer Literacy; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem Solving; Research.