About the Role
The Department of Finance is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Senior State Accountant: Finance. This role is based in Cape Town, specifically at the Head Office and Stikland Nursing College, with additional positions across the West Coast and Cape Winelands regions. As a Senior State Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that financial practices within the public service adhere to legislative frameworks. Your efforts will directly contribute to the transparency and efficiency of public spending, fostering trust and accountability in government operations.
Working as part of a committed team, you will have the opportunity to engage with various stakeholders and make a meaningful impact on the community. By evaluating accounting and supply chain transactions, you will ensure that resources are managed effectively, ultimately supporting the delivery of essential services to South African citizens.
About the Department
The Department of Finance is tasked with overseeing the financial management of the government, ensuring that public resources are allocated efficiently and in accordance with established laws. Its mission is to promote accountability and good governance through sound financial management practices. Working here means being part of a dynamic environment that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation, all aimed at improving the lives of South Africans.
What You’ll Do
- Evaluate and ensure the correctness of accounting and supply chain transactions according to legislative frameworks.
- Assess inventory and reconcile warehouse items within the department’s accounting systems.
- Oversee asset management, ensuring all assets are accurately recorded and accounted for.
- Report discrepancies and collaborate with institutional management to implement corrective measures.
- Prepare and present financial reports, ensuring clarity and compliance with financial policies.
What You’ll Need
- A National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Auditing, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in internal control, finance, and supply chain management.
- A valid manual driver’s license (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel across the province.
- Strong ability to interpret and apply financial and supply chain management policies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, along with good report compiling skills.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent in SCM, Finance, Accounting, Auditing, or related field.Experience: Appropriate experience in Internal Control, Finance and Supply Chain Management environment.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (/ Code B/EB) manual driver’s license.
Willingness to travel across the province.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): The ability to interpret and apply financial and SCM policies, procedures, and prescripts.
Ability to compile reports and presentation thereof.
Knowledge of inventory, assets, irregular expenditure, commitments, and accruals.
Knowledge of transfer payments Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point).
Job Duties
Evaluate Accounting and Supply Chain transactions for correctness and compliance with the legislative framework and financial prescripts.Evaluate inventory within the institutions and ensure that all inventory/warehouse items reconcile on the Accounting Systems of the department.
Evaluate the use and management of all assets in the institution and ensure that all assets are correctly accounted for on accounting systems of the department.
Report any discrepancies found and assist Institutional management to implement corrective measures.
