Dept of Defence is hiring for the position of Accounting Clerk

Dept of Defence is currently recruiting and welcomes eligible candidates to submit applications for the following employment opportunity: Accounting Clerk

Closing Date: 03 November 2023

Location: Lyttleton, Pretoria

Job Title: Accounting Clerk: Production

Reference Number: FMD/05/37/23/03 Division: Finance Management Division

Directorate: Stores, Services, and Related Payments

Sub Directorate: Medical Payments

Salary: R202,233 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements:

• A Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) certificate with Finance/Accounting subjects.
• An advantage would be a post-matric qualification in Finance/Accounting.
• At least one year of relevant experience.
• A valid RSA or Military driver’s license.
• Basic knowledge of financial and accounting processes.
• Proficiency in using MS Office software packages.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate with various personnel, including medical practitioners, South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members, and Public Service Act Personnel (PSAP).
• Open to work-related suggestions and ideas and committed to completing tasks.
• Hardworking, loyal, and dedicated.
• Sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and correctly apply financial policies and regulations.

Duties:

• The primary responsibility is to ensure the timely payment of medical invoices.
• Use the Finance Management System (FMS) to accurately process payments.
• Confirm that medical practitioners have supplier codes.
• Verify that the account/invoice hasn’t been paid before.
• Respond to inquiries related to the payment of medical accounts/invoices.
• Conduct inquiries on PERSOL regarding the medical details of SANDF members.
• Prepare accounts for payment.
• Strictly and correctly apply all policy prescripts and regulations concerning the payment of medical accounts.
• Assist in general office administration, including filing, document duplication, and collecting/delivering documentation.

Enquiries: For any inquiries about this position, you can contact Ms. N. Bhengu at Tel No: (012) 392 3110.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted to the Financial Management Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X137, Pretoria, 0001. Alternatively, applications may be hand-delivered to the Department of Defence, Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria, where they should be placed in wooden post box 5 at Reception. Please make sure to use the reference number when applying, not the post number.

Note: The Financial Management Division is guided by the principles of the Employment Equity Act. Therefore, all appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity target of the Division. Preference will be given to candidates from various demographic groups, including African males, African females, White males, Indian males, Coloured males, Coloured females, and Persons with Disabilities.