SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT

Job Overview

The Mzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency is hiring a Senior State Accountant (Level 08) based in Kugompo. The successful candidate will manage invoices, creditors reconciliation, 30-day payments, payroll administration, PERSAL/SAP authorizations, petty cash, and financial reporting. Applicants must hold an NQF level 6 National Diploma in Financial Management, have 3 to 4 years of relevant financial experience, possess a valid driver's license, and demonstrate proficiency in SAP, PERSAL, and Microsoft Office.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Financial Management
• Three (3) to four (4) years relevant experience in financial matters
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license
• Knowledge and understanding of financial legislation, policies, practices and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of financial prescripts such as Treasury Regulations and PFMA
• Knowledge and experience on SAP and PERSAL systems
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of the framework for managing performance information
• Problem solving and analysis
• People and diversity management skills
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Good presentation skills
• Knowledge of accrual accounting

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with management of invoices
• Manage creditors by ensuring major accounts are reconciled with supplier statements
• Monitor compliance with 30-day payments, administration of payroll, and authorise PERSAL / SAP payments and journals
• Monitor petty cash and supervise bank payments
• Oversee safeguarding of state funds
• Ensure proper documents control pertinent to financial documents
• Compliance with monthly reporting on payables/accruals, 30-day reports, creditor reconciliation reports, petty cash reconciliation and suspense account reconciliation
• Provide assistance to internal and external clients regarding general budgeting and financial reporting requirements
• Supervise and evaluate personnel

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