SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: INTERNAL CONTROL

Requirements

A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Bachelor’s degree/ or National Diploma in Financial Accounting/ Auditing/ Risk Management OR equivalent qualification on NQF level 6. A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ applicable experience obtained within an Accounting environment with specific reference to financial reporting, compliance monitoring, internal control, and risk management. Competencies: communication, both oral and written. Client orientation and customer focus. Honesty and integrity. Service delivery innovation. Problem solving and analysis. Program and project management. People management and empowerment. Change management. Public service regulatory framework. Policy formulation process within government. Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations.

Duties

Responsible for assisting with implementing controls over access to records. Assist in managing internal financial control by ensuring effective and efficient performance of the financial management and supply chain management functions within the CFO unit. Verification of all finalised BAS/LOGIS payments, journals, receipts, S & T claims, face value forms, etc. Reviewing and updating financial policies and procedures. Oversee the departmental filling system pertaining to accounting documents. Liaising with Auditors (internal/external) and ensuring that their recommendations are implemented. Collating information for responses to the Auditors. Conduct financial inspections and assessments of departmental financial policies to ensure compliance. Financial document control (receiving, filing, reconciliation, and also making follow-ups on outstanding batches). Identify, register, and investigate irregular and fruitless & wasteful expenditure. Ensure that all identified non-compliance with 30-day payments are reported to National Treasury. Supervise Accounting Clerks, contractors and mentor/ or train the intern. Assist in the monitoring of the correct implementation of policies, strategies and policy frameworks. Assist in the audit coordination process.

Where to send your application

The Presidency, Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at Government Avenue, Union Buildings, Pretoria or by email: applications@presidency.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms L Mphahlele

Enquiries

Ms Thuliswa Ngwane: Tel No: (012) 300-5862

Note

NB: Email applications must on the subject line state only the Reference number: SSA/PRES/2026 (with no spaces)

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