State Accountant: Internal Control Unit needed at Eastern Cape Office of the Premier

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, NQF level 6/7 qualification (National Diploma/Degree) in Commerce/Financial Management or Accounting or Auditing with minimum of 2 years’ experience in Finance/Auditing/SCM. 

Duties

• Render assistance in the establishment and implementation of governance systems: assist in the development/renewal and implementation of departmental internal control policies, procedures, and processes. Conduct pre-audit on procurement processes, orders, and payment vouchers prior to processing to obviate fraud and errors.
• Assist in the implementation of effective financial management: internal control measures within the department: perform pre-audit on the authenticity of payment vouchers. Analyse, review, and correct internal controls. Safeguard assets including financial information. Check compliance and completeness of S&T claims processed.
• Check allocation codes on LOGIS after an order is generated. Check if all required documents are attached in the payment’s vouchers and S&T claims are accurate, valid, and correct. Follow up on auditor general and internal audit recommendations: Assist in the development of the system description and attend to audit queries. Assist in the development of audit intervention or action plan based on Auditor General final management report by gathering POE.
• Keep and maintain files of all the reports from Auditor General and Internal Auditor recommendations with agreed action plans that are implemented. Perform administrative duties for the unit.