Accounting Clerk: Credit, Travel and Subsistence at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

SALARY: R228 321 per annum

REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate.
• A minimum of one year (1) relevant experience in Financial Management/ Accounting environment will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and transversal accounting systems [Basic Accounting Systems (BAS), LOGIS and PERSAL (Salary system)]. Ability to apply policies, strategies and legislation.
• Proven above average proficiency in computer literacy. Ability to work under pressure and with difficult clients.
• Ability to work long hours voluntarily and with limited supervision. Time management skills, numeracy, analytical, organising, coordinating and planning skills. Conflict management and resolution skills. Good communication skills (listening, verbal and written).

DUTIES:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the following main objectives: Ensure that documents presented for payments/ S & T claims are authentic, accurate, complete and authorised by the delegated authority to ensure that the payment is ready for capturing.
• Ensure compliance with the PFMA, financial policies, prescripts and Departmental policies. Capture payments/ claims on transversal accounting systems (BAS, LOGIS and/or PERSAL). Capturing and verifying of entities on the system for Supplier Verification and loading of verified details on BAS.
• Provide effective and efficient administration and clerical support to regions in terms of BAS & LOGIS payments, as well as S&T claims. Respond to all payment and entity queries.
• Assist internal and external stakeholders with payment and other financial related queries. Conduct effective and efficient document managemen