CHIEF ACCOUNTING CLERK

Job Overview

The Department of Small Business Development is hiring a Chief Accounting Clerk based in Pretoria with a salary of R338 106 per annum. Responsibilities include supervising financial accounting transactions, processing payments, reconciling accounts, and compiling monthly financial reports. Requirements include an NQF 6 National Diploma in Financial Accounting, 3 years of relevant experience, knowledge of public service financial legislation like PFMA, and proficiency in transversal systems such as BAS and PERSAL. Applications must be emailed with reference number CAC.

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Financial Accounting qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Financial Accounting / Accounting Science or related relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA would be considered an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Financial Accounting.
• 3 years' working knowledge of transversal systems applicable to the Public Service.
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Service financial legislations and procedures such as the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Modified Cash Standard, and Standard Charts of Accounts.
• Basic knowledge of operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, Logis etc.).
• Communication (Verbal and Written), planning and organising, Interpersonal & Problem Solving, Teamwork, Basic numeracy, and Accuracy.
• Good numerical and analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy, good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to supervise and develop staff, problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Packages); Excel at an advanced level.
• Certificates in BAS and PERSAL.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and render financial accounting transactions.
• Receive and allocate invoices and incentive claims (payment).
• Review and verify accounting entries, invoices/incentive claims, receipts, and payment documents (internal control).
• Verify processing of payments.
• Supervise and ensure proper filing and safeguarding of accounting documents.
• Supervise and monitor collection and management of cash.
• Ensure timely processing of supplier payments and departmental revenue pay over.
• Supervise and perform bookkeeping support services.
• Verify captured financial transactions.
• Clear suspense accounts.
• Reconcile debtors and creditors accounts.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Compile journals.
• Prepare monthly financial reports.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders by drafting general correspondence, response letters, emails, status reports, formal presentations, and submissions.
• Give advice on procedural and technical related matters in respect of policies and strategies to ensure compliance.

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