State Accountant: Budget Monitoring and Reporting

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(2 posts available), Ref No. DSD 66/2023

Closing Date2023/06/26
Reference NumberWCG230518-4
Tracking NumberDSD 66/2023
Job TitleState Accountant: Budget Monitoring and Reporting (2 posts available), Ref No. DSD 66/2023
DepartmentSocial Development
Salary level8
EnquiriesMs J Abercombie at (021) 483 3927
Job TypePermanent
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Location – ProvinceWestern Cape
Location – Town / CityCape Town, CBD
Job PurposeThe Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified individual to assist in the compilation of the budget, the registration of the approved budget on the Basic Accounting System (BAS) and the monitoring, evaluation and maintenance of the expenditure against the budget. These posts are stationed in Cape Town, CBD.
Minimum RequirementsAn appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Accounting or related field; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
RecommendationNone.
Key Performance AreasCompile and manage departmental budget and MTEF process; Manage the departments expenditure and revenue; HR administration; Revenue
CompetenciesKnowledge of the following: Financial and budgetary management processes; Monitoring and reviewing reports; Basic Accounting System (BAS); Relevant legislation, directions and procedures with regard to financial administration (Public Finance Management Act; National Treasury Regulations; Provincial Treasury Instructions; Division of Revenue Act; Medium Term Expenditure Framework); Research, gathering information and analysing; Interpretation of policies; Compilation of management reports; Record keeping procedures; Skills needed: Planning and organising; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Time management; Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Project planning; Problem solving; Decision making; Presentation; Ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurised circumstances; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
RemunerationR 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.
NotesNote: Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.will be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 . You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214 . Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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