SayPro SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT Consulting Service

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Grade 12 certificate plus a three year B Degree/National Diploma in Finance/Accounting with a minimum of three years relevant on a post level 7 or equivalent or Grade 12 certificate with finance/accounting related subjects with a minimum of seven years relevant on a post level 7 or equivalent. Knowledge sound reasoning, mathematical, accounting and problem solving ability with strong supervisory skills. Knowledge of computer systems in the DOD/Public Service/Private Sector, including Persol/Persal, MS Word and Excel. Well?developed verbal and written communications skills, very conscientious and motivated towards producing effective, efficient and correct work and always aiming for a zero defect environment. Ability to effectively function as part of a team, receptive to work-related suggestions and ideas. Decisive/persevering regarding task finalisation and able to effectively function under pressure. DUTIES : Ensuring effective execution of prescribed accounting processes related to the payments of financial benefits to ex-employees of the of Defence (DOD). Ensuring that calculation of the leave payments, pro-rata service bonus and accounting of overpaid amounts to be recovered from ex?employees are correct and in accordance with prescripts. Constant collaboration and communication with the Assistant Director regarding all functions and tasks coupled to the post. Assist and coordinating of related administrative tasks. Supervision, guiding and training of Finance Clerk Supervisor and Finance Clerks, resorting under the control of this post. Capturing/authorise and approve of all final payments related transactions on Persol and on the Financial Management System (FMS). Ensuring that all accounting records, documentation, statistics and files are safeguarded and readily available for audit purposes. Assisting in handling ministerial and audit general enquiries concerning final payments. Looking-up and printing final payments related management information and statistics from the Persol and FMS. Effectively supervision all personnel, assets, information and material under his/her control.