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SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT
I apply PFMA and Treasury Regulations on my day to day work and have a good knowledge of PERSAL, LOGIS and BAS systems. I work hand in hand with internal and external Auditors. I provide training and support for my subordinate as a supervisor. I have developed professionalism through my working experience and able to work in a team. I process invoices from suppliers and claims from employees. The most challenging aspect of my job is that there is no growth within the Department and being the goal keeper of every transaction to be processed, you ahve to be accurate and carefull at all times. i enjoy working with my co-workers as sometimes one cannot get through the work done and we can do it in a team. A typical work at the office is to make sure that all payments are processed within 30 days of receipt and to do a daily reconciliation of creditors statements with the processed payments. Clearing of general ledger accounts and jounalising them to the right core centre.
Pros: my work doesnot make me to knock off late because of a certain challange that i can not cover.
Cons: there is no career growth
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I am currently a State Accountant at the Department of Mineral Resources
I am currently a State Accountant at the Department of Mineral Resources and I am familiar with the responsibilities outlined in this vacant post. I possess good communication skills both written and verbal, interpersonal, good computer skills, problem solving, planning, organizing, leading and controlling and general financial skills. I have developed professionalism through my working experience and able to work in a team. I process invoices from suppliers and claims from employees. Monthly reporting of General Ledger Accounts and clearing them accordingly. Verifying budget and cash flow management. I apply PFMA and Treasury Regulations on my day to day work and have a good knowledge of PERSAL, LOGIS and BAS systems. I work hand in hand with internal and external Auditors. I provide training and support for my subordinate as a supervisor. Please contact me on the details provided above. Yours sincerely, ……………………… DD MOGAKALA
Pros: It has good benefits and flexable working hours. The working environment is very good. Management style is different and motivational.
Cons: No promotions internally.
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It has been a great learning exposure
I am within the Mine Environmental Management chief directorate and mine closure sub directorate. We are currently working on the rehabilitation of ownerless and derelict mines all over South Africa and air quality monitoring in areas where there were previously mining asbestos. I'm also engaged in field investigations on subsidence on areas that were previously undermined. Typical day to day work includes coordinating and attending meetings, report writing, resolution of ad-hoc queries enquiries from the public/municipality/other government departments etc. collection of data from Council for Geoscience and MINTEK on various studies that are conducted on behalf of the department. The relationship that I have established with my co-workers is strong, we work together well as a team and we strive for the best as one.
Pros: Exposed to various fields within environmental management
Cons: Working with communities can be difficult at times
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It is a great learning curve to work with mining industries and regulate them
Processing of environmental authorisation applications and closure applications. Conducting compliance inspections and writing reports afterwards. I have a good relationship with my co-workers. And I work very well with my supervisor. I have learned on how to monitor compliance in mining operations and i enjoyed conducting site inspections. Dealing with a difficult client is very challenging and also getting the mines to comply with relevant legislation.
Pros: Great opportunity to work in different industries.
Cons: Travelling for long distances
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Excellent learning curve
I have learned things that I didn't know from that organization. Working there was a good thing even if things are very slow, you learn very slow. People from there were very friendly and they don't judge other people and what I have enjoyed the most was that; we had birthday parties every month meaning bosses allowed us to enjoy our lives.
Pros: work/ life balance
Cons: no money
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A challenging career
I am expressing interest in the advertised opportunity and i am delighted to find that my academic accomplishments meet the necessary requirements. I seek a challenging career to help me grow on personal level and apply the knowledge and skills I have. As a Logistics student i have acquired skills in procurement, management, supply chain and experience in managing diverse teams. I am competent in computer applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Most of my life experiences bear testimony that I can work in teams, be a follower, and manage people and systems. I am confident that i can bring high level of performance, add value to the company and develop my skills further. I am well positioned to join your company and make an immediate positive impression.
Pros: I am prepared to learn, re-learn and be re-trained where necessary to have a competitive advantage and remain relevant.
Cons: Office Politics
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Getting more Experience
I arrived at work at 8:00 the first thing I do i take out my Laptop and check my emails and then start my work day, I have a good relationship with my co-workers so far I haven't had any argument or conflict of interest with anyone. So far I learnt on how to plan an engagement like doing engagement letters, project planning or approval, notification letter, knowledge of audit, performing the engagement, execution which is field work and reporting. I enjoy working with other people as a group, the challenge is when you want information from the client and the client doesn't have the information.
Pros: Getting more experience which will lead me to get a permanent post
Cons: Not knowing where you stand, whether you'll get a permanent post or not.
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Great exposure to the mining industry
The Department of Mineral Resources provides a grea working environment where one can learn and grow in career line from internship level all through to management. The institution being a government institution offers a wide range of experience. I have learnt quite a lot within the line of my career from mining industy trends analsis,promotion of mining industry and policy formulation. The most enjoyable part of my job is research for the purpose of report writting and information publication.Having worked for the institution for more than 5 years now I have learnt to master even the most challenging tasks of the Job
Pros: Great working environment
Cons: Repetative work
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Often willing to learn
I am enjoying working in this department as am learning a lot from my co-workers. I got good relationship with them as i always want to learn from them. i have learnt how to handle the challenges concerning the suppliers and the clients in connection to inventory and distribution. As i am controlling and distributing inventory on daily basis the most challenge that i normally come across with is when the supplier deliver the inaccurate quantity of the goods, however i am actually enjoying when i work together with my team helping and assisting each other.
Pros: hard worker
Cons: working overtime
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Work overview
Planning for 40s month and the minimum number of Audit and Inspection per month. Must work within budget allocated from month to month. Maintain the average of travel to 1850km and bookings in hotel to three nights monthly. A minimum of 4 Audit and 10 inspection must be achieved monthly. That number of audit and inspection qualifies for performance bonus. The first week of each month we do monthly planning, scheduling and notifying the mine, then booking hotel/b & b. The second and third week is spent conducting Audit, Inspection and Investigation. The fourth week is spent on reports and training.
Pros: Get to see different operations
Cons: Growth limited
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