ACCOUNTING CLERK

Job Overview

The Office of the Chief Justice is hiring an Accounting Clerk based at the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court in Makhanda. This entry-level position requires a Grade 12 certificate with no prior experience necessary. Responsibilities include preparing travel bookings, processing S&T claims, managing petty cash, handling witness payments, and processing service provider payments in accordance with financial regulations like PFMA and BAS. Applicants must be computer literate and capable of meeting deadlines.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate.
• No experience required.
• Knowledge and sound understanding of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, BAS, PPPFA guidelines and other related prescripts.
• Skilled in computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communication, administration and organisation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure independently, self-motivated and meet deadlines.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare VA26 to book accommodation, car hire, shuttle service and flights for witnesses and temporary officials.
• Receive S & T Claims, cellphone and data re-imbursement claims for Judges, officials, and temporary officials.
• File, retrieve and safeguard finance payment batches.
• Act as custodian of the petty cash.
• Pay ordinary witnesses, expert witnesses and psychologists.
• Process payments for service providers of goods and services within the prescribed turnaround time.

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