Financial Accountant

GEP is a Provincial Government agency established under the auspices of the Department of Economic Development to provide financial and non-financial support to SMMEs in Gauteng. Equal opportunity principles apply and previously disadvantaged individuals and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Comprehensive background checks will be conducted on successful candidates. Candidates who do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. GEP reserves the right not to fill the position.

A BCom Degree in Accounting/Accounting Science (NQF Level 7) with a minimum of three (3) years' experience in Financial Accounting. The successful candidate must have experience in Pastel Accounting Software and CaseWare, sound knowledge of accounting principles, risk management, report writing, relevant legislation, policies and procedures, as well as strong communication, analytical, problem-solving and financial management skills.

Oversees the preparation of all bank reconciliations, updates of cashbooks and processing into the system; prints bank statements and verifies statements against the cashbook; reviews cashbook documentation and submits it to the Financial Manager; liaises with the bank regarding unknown debits and credits; reviews the administration of all bank accounts; completes forex documentation for subsistence allowances for overseas travel; imports payroll from the VIP system and captures it onto the banking system for authorisation; prepares Directors’, staff and youth programme payroll; manages cash and bank activities in accordance with policies, procedures and legislation; reviews creditor payment packs for compliance, completeness, accuracy and validity as well as supplier reconciliations; resolves complex internal and external payment queries; manages expenditure at cost centre and General Ledger level; reviews payment batches and authorises online bank users; facilitates payment processing within prescribed timeframes; ensures journals are processed to the General Ledger; ensures financial transactions are accurately captured, recorded, valid and complete; reviews the General Ledger and trial balance for accuracy and completeness; prepares reconciliations for balance sheet items and payroll accounts; analyses creditor age analysis queries, prepares corrective journals and follows up on outstanding creditors; monitors asset verification and disposals in compliance with legislation and policies; reviews asset reconciliations, prepares and processes asset journals, reviews depreciation and updates the General Ledger; signs off insurance claims; reviews asset management reports; assists with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements; prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports; liaises with Treasury on compliance matters; prepares reports in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and legislation; prepares Treasury templates; and prepares payment reports for EXCO and the Shareholder.

: Human Resource Unit

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