Accounting Clerk: Financial Management at Department Of Traditional Affairs

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 Certificate with Accounting/Mathematics as a passed subject. A Degree or National Diploma in Accounting/Business Administration or equivalent with accounting as a passed subject will serve as an added advantage. A valid drivers licence.
• Generic competencies: Finance, problem solving and client orientation and customer focus.
• Technical competencies: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, general ledger reconciliation and analysis, Knowledge of travel and subsistence, Basic Accounting System (BAS) and PERSAL System.

DUTIES :

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Capturing, reconciling and ensuring that payments are made within 30 days. Responsible for all queries in respect of BAS and PERSAL payments. Responsible for the reconciliation of monthly IRP5 and ensure timeous payments to the South African Revenue Services and other third parties for statutory deductions. Liaising with clients and resolving queries related to payments.
• Maintenance and clearing of salary suspense account. Responsible for accounts receivable, accounts, journalise, reconciliations, and prepare payments. Handling of salary claims as well as the clearance of all suspense accounts and payments enquiries and payments from other departments. Assist with month-end closure processes. Assist with provision of source documents/payment batches to Auditor-General and Internal Audit