Department of Defence: Entry Level Finance Clerk

The Department Of Defence invites unemployed youth to apply for the following Government entry level Jobs / positions.

Job level: Grade 12 / Junior / Entry level SA Government Jobs

The following entry level job opportunities are open for applications:

Finance Clerk

Salary: R176 310 per annum

Location: Pretoria Labour Centre

Reference No: CFO 22/9/2

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate with Finance/ Accounting subjects

Added Advantage: Post matric qualification in Finance related field. A minimum of one year relevant experience.

Knowledge: Basic knowledge of Financial and Accounting processes. Sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Ability in understanding, interpret and correctly applying of financial policy and prescripts.

Duties: Timely payment of medical invoices. Utilising the Finance Management System (FMS) to correctly process payment. Ensure that the medical practitioner has a supplier code. Ensure that the account/invoice has not been paid before. Answer enquiries regarding payment of medical accounts/invoices. Do enquiries on PERSOL regarding the medical details of SANDF members. Prepare accounts for payment. Strictly and correctly apply all policy prescripts and regulations regarding the payment of medical accounts. Assist in general office administration, filing, duplicating of documents, collecting and delivering documentation

Finance Clerk

Salary: R176 310 per annum

References

• FASC Potchefstroom, North West Ref No: 22/9/3A
• FASC Lohathla, Northern Cape Ref No: CFO 22/9/3B
• FASC Hoedspruit, Phalaborwa Ref No: 22/9/3C
• FASC Lenz, Johannesburg Ref No: 22/9/3D
• FASC Youngsfield, Cape Town Ref No: 22/9/3E
• FASC Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Ref No: 22/9/3F
• FASC Waterkloof, Pretoria Ref No: 22/9/3G

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate with Finance/ Accounting subjects. A valid Driver's licence

Added Advantage: Post matric qualification in Finance related field. A minimum of one year relevant experience.

Knowledge: Basic knowledge of financial and accounting processes. Basic knowledge of contract management and supply chain management process. Sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations as well as knowledge of Financial Management Systems or other financial systems

Duties: Strictly apply policies, prescriptions and regulation. Performing of cashier duties by paying out of cash advances. Receipt of State monies in to the paymaster General Account (PMG). Receive cash from client and verify or correctness in terms of the purpose of the payment. Issue an official receipt. Accurate allocation of Revenue. Timely preparation and capturing of deposits on FMS and securely dispatching of deposits to the bank. Safekeeping and issuing of Face Value Documents (FVD). Archiving of Accounting documents, Safekeeping of payment and other accounting documentation for audit purposes.

Finance Clerk

Salary: R176 310 per annum

Location: Erasmuskloof, Pretoria

Reference No: CFO 22/9/4

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate with Finance/ Accounting subjects.

Experience: A minimum of one year relevant experience. Experience in Risk Management and/or Audit Reports Management.

Added Advantage: Post matric qualification in Finance related field.

Knowledge: Basic knowledge of the processes and procedure that are followed in the administration of losses in the Public Service would serve as a strong recommendation. Ability to correctly interpret and effectively apply financial policy and related prescripts.

Duties: Assist and support the Risk Manager in all routine matters related to Risk and Audit Reports Management iro the Department of Defence. Continuous liation with the General Registry office to ensure that all Risk Management documentation and correspondence are timeously routed and/or forwarded to the Risk Management Section. Immediate recording of all incoming correspondence in the Incoming Post Register and submitting thereof to the Risk Manager for his/her action. Continuous monitoring of outgoing correspondence from the Risk Manager and the Assistant Director Risk Management, ensuring that such documentation is recorded in the Outgoing Post Register and ensuring that all outgoing correspondence is dispatched/delivered on time.

Skills and Competencies:

• Sound reasoning, mathematical and problem solving abilities.
• Computer literate (MS Office software package).
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Very conscientious and motivated towards producing effective and correct work and aiming for zero defects environment.
• Ability to effectively function as part of a team, receptive to work related 14 suggestions/ideas, decisive/persevering in term of task finalization and/or able to effectively function under pressure.
• Reasoning and basic problem solving ability.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.