The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is the justice department of the South African government. The department provides administrative and financial support to the court system and the judiciary (which are constitutionally independent of the executive), oversees the National Prosecuting Authority, provides legal advice and representation ...
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State Accountant (Salaries & Miscellanous Payments) REF NO: 24/27/KZN
An appropriate Degree in Financial Accounting/ Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7; A minimum of 3 years working experience in a finance environment l; A valid driver’s license. Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and National Treasury Regulations, Financial Instruction and Directives.
Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of PERSAL, Planning and organizing, Ability to implement internal systems and controls; Problem solving skills and analysis, Listening skills, Team work, communication skills (written and verbal), Computer literacy (MS Office with focus on Excel and PowerPoint), Customer focus and responsiveness, Ability to work under pressure, Ability to work in a team and independently, Creative and Innovation skills, Financial management skills.
DUTIES :
Key Performance Areas:
Effective management of Subsistence and travel allowance claims in accordance with the relevant prescripts; this includes checking of correctness, calculating and approval/authorizing. Effective management of all salary related transactions in accordance with the relevant prescripts, this includes checking, calculating and approval/authorizing of all salary related transactions. Effective participation during the audit performance by Internal/External auditors. Supervise and manage accounting clerks within the section.