About the Role
The Department of Finance is seeking a Senior State Accountant to join its team in Kugompo. This pivotal role ensures that financial processes are managed effectively, contributing to the sustainability and accountability of public service in the region. As a Senior State Accountant, you will play a vital part in managing state funds and maintaining compliance with financial legislation, ultimately supporting the community’s needs through sound financial practices.
Based in the serene town of Kugompo, this role is integral to the financial operations of the department. The Senior State Accountant will oversee various aspects of financial management, from invoice compliance to payroll administration. Your expertise will directly impact the department’s ability to deliver quality services to the public, making this position both rewarding and essential for the community’s well-being.
About the Department
The Department of Finance is committed to ensuring the effective management of public resources through transparent and accountable financial practices. Its mission is to promote fiscal stability, enhance service delivery, and support economic growth across South Africa. Working in this department means being part of a dedicated team that strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of citizens through responsible financial governance.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure compliance with invoice management and creditor reconciliation.
- Monitor adherence to 30-day payment policies and manage payroll administration.
- Authorize payments and journals using PERSAL and SAP systems.
- Supervise petty cash management and bank payments.
- Safeguard state funds and maintain control over financial documents.
- Prepare monthly reports on payables, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Provide assistance to clients regarding budgeting and financial reporting.
- Supervise and evaluate personnel within the finance team.
What You’ll Need
- An NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Financial Management.
- A minimum of 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in financial matters.
- Valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Knowledge of financial legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Familiarity with Treasury Regulations and PFMA.
- Experience with SAP and PERSAL systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Commitment to ethical conduct and accountability.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
An NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Financial Management.Three (3) to four (4) years relevant experience in financial matters.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Knowledge and understanding of financial legislation, policies, practices and procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of financial prescripts such as Treasury Regulations and PFMA.
Knowledge and experience on SAP and PERSAL systems.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of the framework for managing performance information.
Problem solving and analysis.
People and diversity management skills.
Client orientation and customer focus.
Good communication skills both verbal and written.
Accountability and ethical conduct.
Good presentation skills.
Knowledge of accrual accounting.
Job Duties
Ensure compliance with management of invoices.Manage creditors by ensuring major accounts are reconciled with supplier statements.
Monitor compliance with 30-day payments, administration of payroll, and authorise PERSAL / SAP payments and journals.
Monitor petty cash and supervise bank payments.
Oversee safeguarding of state funds.
Ensure proper documents control pertinent to financial documents.
Compliance with monthly reporting on payables/accruals, 30-day reports, creditor reconciliation reports, petty cash reconciliation and suspense account reconciliation.
Provide assistance to internal and external clients regarding general budgeting and financial reporting requirements.
Supervise and evaluate personnel.
