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POST 10/500 : STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Requirements
Competencies
- Knowledge of the following: Financial background (Public Sector Finance recommended
- Accounting principles
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- National Treasury Regulations (NTR)
- Division of Revenue Act
- Departmental instructions and delegations
- Basic Accounting Systems
- Compilation of Annual Financial Statements
- Financial background in Public Sector Finance
- Prescripts / circulars, legislation and guidelines issued by National / Provincial Treasury. Skills needed: Analytical thinking
- Strategic thinking
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Computer literacy
- Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy
- Presentation
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- People management
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties
Control and management of miscellaneous and transfer payments; Preparation of financial statements and reporting; Collection and recording of revenue and petty cash control; Management of journals; People management.
How to apply
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Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.
All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.
Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214.
For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POST 310