Chief Accounting Clerk

About the role

The Department of Small Business Development is recruiting a Chief Accounting Clerk (reference CAC) based in Pretoria. The post covers supervision of financial accounting transactions, bookkeeping support, reconciliation, cash monitoring and preparation of monthly financial reports.

Key responsibilities

• Receive and allocate invoices and incentive claims (payments)
• Review and verify accounting entries, invoices, receipts and payment documents, and verify processing of payments
• Ensure proper filing and safeguarding of accounting documents
• Monitor collection and management of cash and ensure timely processing of supplier payments and departmental revenue
• Perform bookkeeping support, compile journals and clear suspense accounts
• Reconcile debtors and creditors accounts and follow up on overdue accounts
• Prepare monthly financial reports and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Draft correspondence such as response letters, emails, status reports and formal presentations, and advise internally and externally on policy and strategy compliance

Required profile

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Financial Accounting, or a Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Financial Accounting, Accounting Science or a related qualification; the latter is an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Financial Accounting
• Basic knowledge of Public Service financial legislation such as the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Modified Cash Standard and Standard Charts of Accounts
• Job competencies: communication, planning and organisation, teamwork, problem solving, basic numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail

Required skills

• Advanced Excel and MS Office packages
• Certificates in BAS and PERSAL
• Ability to supervise and develop staff

Applicants should send their resume/CV.