Chief Accounting Clerk

EdUpStairs; Pretoria; Vor Ort; ZAR 420.000 - 520.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

EdUpStairs is seeking a Financial Accountant with a National Diploma in Financial Accounting and a preferred Bachelor’s degree. The role requires at least 3 years of financial accounting experience and working knowledge of Public Service transversal systems such as PERSAL, BAS and Logis.

You will supervise accounting transactions, review entries, and ensure timely supplier payments while maintaining internal controls and delivering monthly financial reports to stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• National Diploma in Financial Accounting as recognized by SAQA.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting / Accounting Science would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Financial Accounting.
• 3 years' working knowledge of transversal systems applicable to the Public Service.
• Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Modified Cash Standards, and Standard Charts of Accounts.

Aufgaben

• Receive and allocate invoices and incentive claims (payment).
• Review and verify accounting entries, invoices/incentive claims, receipts, and payment documents (internal control).
• Verify processing of payments.
• Supervise and ensure proper filing and safeguarding of accounting documents.
• Supervise and monitor collection and management of cash.
• Ensure timely processing of supplier payments and departmental revenue pay overs.
• Supervise and perform bookkeeping support services.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for internal/external stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Financial accounting

Public service knowledge

Communication

Team supervision

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

National Diploma in Financial Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Financial Accounting / Accounting Science

Tools

BAS

PERSAL

Logis

MS Excel (advanced)

Jobbeschreibung

National Diploma (NQF 6) in Financial Accounting qualification as recognised by SAQA.
A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Financial Accounting / Accounting Science or related relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA would be
considered an added advantage.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Financial Accounting.
3 years' working knowledge of transversal systems applicable to the Public Service.
Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Service financial legislations and procedures such as the PFMA, Treasury Regulations,
Modified Cash Standard, and Standard Charts of Accounts.
Basic knowledge of operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, Logis etc.).
Job competencies: Communication (Verbal and Written), planning and organising. Interpersonal &
Problem Solving.
Teamwork.
Basic numeracy.
Accuracy.
Job related skills:
Good numerical and analytical skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Good organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to supervise and develop staff.
Problem solving and decision-making abilities.
Computer Literacy (MS Office Packages); Excel at an advanced level.
Certificates in BAS and PERSAL.

Duties

Supervise and render financial accounting transactions but not limited to: Receive and allocate invoices and incentive claims (payment).
Review and verify accounting entries, invoices/incentive claims, receipts, and payment documents (internal control).
Verify processing of payments.
Supervise and ensure proper filing and safeguarding of accounting documents.
Supervise and monitor collection and management of cash.
Ensure timely processing of supplier payments and departmental revenue pay over.
Supervise and perform bookkeeping support services.
Ensure timely processing of supplier payments and departmental revenue pay over.
Verify captured financial transactions.
Clear suspense accounts.
Reconcile debtors and creditors accounts.
Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
Compile journals.
Financial reporting: Prepare monthly financial reports.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Written: Draft general correspondence such as response letters, emails, status reports, formal presentations, and
submissions.
Verbal: Give advice on procedural and technical related matters in respect of policies and strategies to ensure compliance.