ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT: MERCHANT PAYMENTS

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2023

DEPARTMENT: Group Finance
BRANCH: Core Accounting
DESIGNATION: Accounting Assistant: Merchant Payments
REMUNERATION: R17 314,75 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
LOCATION: 66 Jorissen Street, Jorissen Place, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements:

• Matric plus Higher Certificate in Accounting or equivalent at NQF level 5;
• 6 – 12 months relevant experience in office administration.
  Primary Function:
  Provide support to the Department by performing a variety of tasks including capturing
  invoices to effect payments to Trade creditors, and controlling and verifying vendor
  statements.
  Key Performance Areas:
• Perform reconciliation by means of reconciling the vendor statement to the SAP payment
  amount, listing all reconciliation items;
• Effectively manage stakeholder relationships;
• Manage aspects of the operations;
• Safeguard and maintain the proper use of all assets;
• Provide quality documented information on the functions and performance of Community,
  Communications, and Stakeholder Management which are factual, accurate, complete,
  timely, and contribute to and support the overall requirements of Scheduled and Promotion
  Services;
• Perform general administration and reporting functions.
  Leading Competencies:
• Computer literacy (MS Office Packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Proficiency with computers and job-specific software;
• Discretion as there will likely be sensitive information and figures discussed;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Ability to prioritise work assigned, having an organized and methodical approach to a task;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Familiar with Basic Accounting principles;
• Ability to work in strict time constraints;
• Commitment to working efficiently and accurately;
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and must be able to communicate
  and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders;
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and excellent planning, organising,
  coordinating, and time management skills.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of SAP system;
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused;
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism;
• Impact and Influence according to the City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.
  “All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be
  considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment
  equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider
  designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to
  previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities.
  Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment
  Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and
  disability.”
  Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply
  by using the following link below:
  https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1XkIO3fG0SJu9MpFOk3xxhAew554
  APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
  ENQUIRIES ONLY:
  Contact Person: Bonokwakhe Ngcobo
  Tel No: 011 020 9966
  CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2023
  Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of
  appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they
  must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your
  application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that
  the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for
  the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of
  the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent
  to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:
• Credit Record,
• CV validation,
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.