State Budget & Cost Management Accountant

Western Cape Government

Stellenbosch Local Municipality

On-site

ZAR 413,000 - 487,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government invites applications for a State Accountant: Cost Management (Elsenburg) to provide budget planning, financial control and management accounting services.

The role requires an appropriate 3-year National Diploma on NQF Level 6 in Accounting, Financial Management, or related field; a minimum of 1 year relevant experience in management accounting, budgeting, or a financial project management environment.

Qualifications

  • A 3-year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Accounting, Financial Management or related field.
  • Minimum 1 year relevant experience in management accounting, budgeting or financial projects.

Responsibilities

  • Provide Budget Planning and Preparation
  • Provide Budget Support and Financial Control
  • Calculate Adjustments Estimate and Main Budget Development
  • Maintain Financial Governance, Compliance and Stakeholder Support
  • Departmental detail monthly reporting to detect and correct SCOA allocations

Skills

Budget planning
Financial control
Budgeting and forecasting
Communication
Data management
Report writing
Attention to detail

Education

National Diploma (NQF 6) in Accounting

Tools

BAS
LOGIS
SCOA

Job description

The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government invites applications for a State Accountant: Cost Management (Elsenburg) to provide budget planning, financial control and management accounting services.

The role requires an appropriate 3-year National Diploma on NQF Level 6 in Accounting, Financial Management, or related field; a minimum of 1 year relevant experience in management accounting, budgeting, or a financial project management environment.

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