About the Role
The Department of Finance is seeking a Senior State Accountant to join its dedicated team at the Pretoria Head Office. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for managing vendor reconciliations for key accounts, ensuring that financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. Your contribution will directly support the financial health of the public service sector, enabling the government to fulfill its mandate and serve the citizens of South Africa effectively. This position not only offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment but also provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on financial management within the government.
Located in the vibrant city of Pretoria, this role is essential for maintaining the integrity of the public service’s financial operations. As a Senior State Accountant, you will engage in various tasks, including VAT reconciliations and the submission of monthly VAT returns to SARS. Your expertise will play a vital role in ensuring timely payments to suppliers and maintaining transparent financial records. By joining this department, you become part of a mission that values accountability and strives to enhance the financial processes that underpin public service in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Finance is the backbone of responsible financial management within the South African government. Its mission is to oversee the allocation and use of financial resources, ensuring that public funds are managed effectively to promote sustainable economic growth and development. Working here means being part of a team that champions transparency and accountability, striving for excellence in financial stewardship to better serve the communities across the nation.
In this environment, you will collaborate with professionals who are passionate about public service and dedicated to improving the financial frameworks that support government operations. Your contributions will be integral to the department’s efforts to uphold fiscal responsibility and enhance the overall efficacy of public service.
What You’ll Do
- Perform vendor reconciliations for key accounts and the top 150 vendors
- Follow up on long-outstanding invoices on vendor statements
- Conduct VAT reconciliations and submit monthly VAT returns to SARS
- Reconcile and clear advances and suspense general ledger accounts related to Accounts Payable
- Monitor and report on 30-day supplier payments
- Maintain the Trade and Sundry vendor invoice register
- Authorize trade vendor purchase orders and sundry payment transactions
- Provide monthly reports on trade payables and contribute to financial statements
- Address audit requests promptly and maintain effective filing systems
- Supervise and manage the performance of finance team members
What You’ll Need
- National Diploma in Financial Management or a related field
- Three to four years of experience in Accruals and Accounts Payable
- At least two years of experience as a State Accountant or in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of financial legislation, policies, and procedures
- Understanding of financial prescripts such as PFMA and Treasury Regulations
- Familiarity with accruals accounting and government financial systems (e.g., SAP, BAS)
- Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
A National Diploma in Financial Management or related field.Three (3) to four (4) years’ experience in Accruals and Accounts Payable.
At least two (2) years’ experience as a State Accountant or similar.
Knowledge and understanding on financial legislation, policies, practise, and procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of financial prescripts such as PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other post relevant Government regulations and policies including GRAP.
Knowledge, experience as well as interpretation of accruals accounting including the application of government and other financial systems, i.
e.
SAP, BAS.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
Department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of learning and teaching procedures and techniques.
Computer literacy (MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint and outlook).
Framework for managing performance information.
Knowledge and understanding of the Value-added Tax Act No.
89 of 1991, as amended.
Proactive and creative problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
Job Duties
Perform the vendor reconciliations for the key accounts and the top 150 vendors.Follow up long outstanding invoices on the vendor statement.
Perform the VAT reconciliation and the submission of monthly VAT returns to SARS.
Reconciliations and clearing of advances and other suspense general ledger accounts applicable to Accounts Payable.
Monitoring and reporting of the 30 days payments of the suppliers.
Maintain the Trade and Sundry vendor invoice register.
Authorise the trade vendor purchase order and sundry payment transactions.
Authorize the trade vendor purchase order and sundry payment transactions.
Authorise sundry vendors created on the sundry vendor master account group relating to expenditure management.
Monthly reporting of the trade payables and provide inputs for the Interim Financial Statement and Annual Financial Statement.
Ensure that all audit requests are dealt with and respond to timeously.
Ensure the safekeeping of all financial records and face- value documents by maintaining an effective and efficient filling system.
Supervising and managing the performance of employees in accordance with the Department policies
