Western Cape Department of the Premier
State Accountant: Financial Accounting, Ref No. DOTP 07/2024 (WCG240308-2)
Closing Date
2024/04/22
Reference Number
WCG240308-2
Tracking Number DOTP 07/2024
Job Title State Accountant: Financial Accounting, Ref No. DOTP 07/2024
Department Department of the Premier
Salary level 8
Enquiries Mr LJ Petersen at (021) 483 5758
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town, CBD
Job Purpose
Department of the Premier has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to do in-year and annual reporting on recorded financial affairs and reporting as per PFMA requirements and the compilation and finalization of the Interim and Annual Financial Statements. The post is based in Cape Town – CBD.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Accounting or Financial Management; A minimum of 1-year appropriate experience in a financial accounting working environment.
Recommendation
None.
Key Performance Areas
Overall assessment of the AFS Template, research and analysis of the relevant/most updated Accounting Standards, Accounting Manual for Departments, and adhoc guidelines and directives issued by National and Provincial Treasury AFS.
Compilation of the IFS/AFS consisting of primary and secondary financial information and assist with implementation/compliance of IFS/AFS disclosure notes.
Completion and submission of of Audit file and regular reporting.
Provide guidance/advice around accounting issues in respect of IFS/AFS.
Reporting as per requirement of the PFMA.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following:
Sound knowledge of Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions);
Managerial knowledge of Financial systems
Experience in drafting of Financial Statements
Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Sound knowledge of the legacy systems
Strong Financial background
Generally Recognised Accounting Practices
Compilation of Financial statements
The ability to provide training
Presentation skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Remuneration
R 359 517 per annum (Salary level 8).
Note on remuneration: Employees’ service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
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Western Cape Department of the Premier
State Accountant: Financial Accounting
R 359 517 per annum (Salary level 8).
Cape Town, CBD
22 April 2024