Finance Officer

CONTRACT TYPE : Three Year Fixed Term Contract SALARY : R 80 per annum (Level 08) plus 37% in lieu benefits CENTRE : OFFICE OF THE VALUER-GENERAL (PRETORIA) DUTIES : Prepare and compile the Month-end reporting file. Preform monthly reconciliations of accounts receivable general ledger accounts. Accounts payable and Persal General ledger accounts. Source comments on balance sheet accounts and sub-legers (accounts receivable, accounts payable and purchase orders) are complete accurate and valid. Identify GL accounts with outstanding balances and assist with investigation and clearing of those accounts. Prepare the month–end reporting file by printing the lead trial balance, compiling the supporting documents and requesting the supporting documents form other sections and deeds offices. Submit to supervisor for review. Supervise bank reconciliation and petty cash. Review and verify that the cash book reconciliation is done on a daily basis. Confirm that the bank statement balances with cash book on daily basis. Identify discrepancies on bank statement and cash book, report and investigate discrepancies. Confirm that the bank statement and cash book balances to general ledger account on monthly basis. Prepare documents for audit request / queries. Providing support and guidance to clients. Compile general journals. Investigate and identify discrepancies and create journals to correct misallocations including supporting documents. Prepare and process journals to clear general ledger accounts before month-end. Assist with accruals at financial year-end closure. Prepare documents for audit request / queries. Provide support and guidance to clients. Investigate theft and losses. Update account Theft and losses pending legal opinion) to check allocation of new transactions on theft and losses. Compile memorandum with all the supporting documents including circular 4 of and send to legal services for recommendation. Allocate transactions to the expense account that is recommended by legal service to write off and hand over to debtors' section if it was recommended to deduct form the responsible official. Perform all accounts payable and receivable activities. REQUIREMENTS : Formal qualification : National Diploma / Degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification. Job related work experience : 2 years' experience in the field of financial management. Job Related Knowledge : Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PMFA). Knowledge of Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Practice (GAAP). Knowledge of ACCPAC will be added advantage. Computer Literacy. Job Related Skills : Planning and Organisingp> Policy Analysis and Interpretation. Report writing. Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). Interpersonal relations. Negotiations. Project Management. Presentation Skills. Communication. Other requirement : Valid Driver's license. NOTE : All Race and Gender groups and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Office of the Valuer-General requests applicants to attach comprehensive CV and identification document / permanent residency / work permit. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Reasonable accommodation shall apply for People with Disabilities (including where a driver's license is a requirement). Correspondence will be entered into with short‑listed candidates within three months after the closing date of the post. If by then you have not been contacted for an interview you were not successful in your application. IMPORTANT : Office of the Valuer-General is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in the Office of the Valuer-General through the filling of posts. We reserve the right not to fill a position. All applicants must be SA Citizens / Permanent Residents or Non-SA Citizens with a valid work permit. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and / or competency assessments at a time, date and place as determined by Office of the Valuer-General. The Office the Valuer-General reserves the right to conduct pre‑employment security screening and the appointment is subject to a positive pre‑employment security screening result. Applicants must declare any / pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during / after the interview took place, note that the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. ENQUIRIES : Ms. Refilwe Noge : CLOSING DATE : 03 October #J-18808-Ljbffr