NO/FIN/CAO/12/04/2024 National Office – Creditors Accounts Officer

REF: NO/FIN/CAO/12/04/2024

CREDITORS ACCOUNTS OFFICER

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

NATIONAL OFFICE (FINANCE DEPARTMENT)

Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine (9) provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for fifteen 15 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.

Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis. This position is based at the Legal Aid SA National Office in Braamfontein.

KEY OUTPUTS      

  • Perform and comply with standard operating procedures with regard to the processing of creditors’ accounts.
  • Perform all functions as per standard operating procedures, accommodating all organisational requirements.
  • Perform all creditors functions in terms of the compliance framework and with adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Identify non-compliance and report this to the Creditors Supervisor.
  • Ensure performance outputs at optimal productivity levels and workflow by utilising all available resources.
  • Assist the Creditors Manager with various functions on the eLAA system.
  • Attend to queries regarding the non–payment of accounts or incorrect payments of suppliers.
  • Register all Trade creditors and ad hoc invoices for payment.
  • File paid invoices in alphabetical order.
  • Retrieve documents for internal and external auditors when required.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

  • A recognised Grade 12 with Accounting completed at Higher Grade.
  • Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Finance.
  • Two (2) years of relevant work experience within a complex organisation.
  • Experience that would assist the incumbent in driving a service excellence mindset and building relationships within the organisation as a whole.
  • Knowledge of Finance (Creditors Accounts Management) and how to perform these functions within a matrix business environment.
  • Functional ability in the utilisation of electronic systems and technologies.
  • Effective working relationships with Supervisor, Manager and within the Finance Department.
  • Excellent analytical skills, business acumen, the ability to deal with ambiguity, meet demanding deadlines and manage projects.
  • Service excellence imperative.
  • Multi-level and diverse stakeholders.
  • Complexity in co-ordinating across organisational levels.

BASIC SALARY: Level 7 (R294,321.00) plus benefits per annum

A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 30 April 2024, quoting the reference number NO/FIN/CAO/12/04/2024 in the subject line to Recruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za

Enquiries to Morwesi Tsotetsi, Tel: 011 877 2000

The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.

APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.

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