• Reference Number : REFS/019879
  • Directorate : Financial Management
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 424 104. 00 per annum plus benefits
  • Enquiries : Ms O Seletela-079 804 3939

Requirements :

  • Matric plus a three-year diploma/ Advanced Certificate in Accounting/ Financial Management, an equivalent NQF Level 6 and 3 to 5 years relevant experience in (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, debt management, Debtor System, SAP and Basic Accounting System (BAS). The Accounting framework for South African public sector entities - GRAP (IPSAS) Framework . Extensive knowledge in GRAP standards and application in preparation and accounting for changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors -GRAP 3 (IPSAS 3). Working knowledge of the preparation of interim reports and annual financial statements, as well as suspense and control accounts for public entities. Maintenance and disposals on the Fixed Assets Register (FAR). Knowledge of management, alignment, and reconciliation of accounts, between Debtor System and BAS. Advance Excel will be an added advantage, supervisory skills, good planning, and organizational skills. Good interpersonal relations, good communication skills (written and verbal). The ability to work under pressure and preparedness to work overtime, when required.

Duties :

  • Provide monthly reconciliation between the Debtor System and BAS and clear all exceptions. Provide monthly financial reporting, preparation of interim and annual financial statements. Alignment of the Fixed Assets register with the Debtor System and disposal of properties. Manage month-end and year-end closures, interfacing subsystems and related accounting procedures. Provide cash flow management. Develop, implement, update and maintain GRAP(IPSAS) and financial policies and procedures. Investigate suspense accounts balances, manage the reconciliation of suspense accounts . Address audit queries and attend to requests. Manage staff development and training analysis.

Notes :

  • No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. It is our intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference. Whites, Indians, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a Z83, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) as well as copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). Certified copies will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. A pre-employment security screening will be conducted on RSA citizenship, credit record and verification of qualification. The requirements for appointment at SMS level include the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the NSG. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 25-03-2024


Criteria Questions
Do you have a Matric plus a three-year Diploma/ Advanced Certificate in Accounting/ Financial Management, an equivalent NQF Level 6?
Do you have 3 to 5 years relevant experience in (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, debt management, Debtor System, SAP and Basic Accounting System (BAS)?
Do you have working knowledge of the preparation of interim reports and annual financial statements, as well as suspense and control accounts for public entities?

Please Notes :

  • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.