About the Role
The Department of Finance is excited to announce the opening for the position of State Accountant: Management Accounting at its Head Office in Pretoria. This role is essential for maintaining the financial integrity of government operations, ensuring that public funds are managed and allocated effectively. As a State Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the annual budget planning process, which directly impacts the resources available to serve the community. Your work will not only contribute to efficient financial management but also fortify public trust in governmental fiscal responsibility.
In this position, you will find yourself immersed in the dynamic environment of public service, where your contributions will have real-world implications for citizens across South Africa. By engaging in tasks such as cash flow management and budget preparation, you will be helping to shape the financial landscape that supports vital public services. This is an opportunity to grow your career in government jobs while making a meaningful impact in Pretoria and beyond.
About the Department
The Department of Finance is dedicated to ensuring sound financial management and transparency within the public sector. Its mission is to promote fiscal discipline, enhance efficiency in the utilization of public resources, and provide support to other departments in financial matters. Working in this department means being part of a team committed to fostering accountability and stewardship of taxpayer funds, which is vital for the health and prosperity of our communities.
What You’ll Do
- Collate financial supporting information for the annual budget planning process.
- Prepare and capture budget information during the in-year budget process.
- Manage cash flow, including monitoring drawings against the National Revenue Fund (NRF).
- Supervise financial operations and assist in financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and relevant Treasury Regulations.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate National Diploma in Government Accounting, Cost Accounting, or a related field at NQF Level 6, recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in finance, specifically in budgeting.
- Knowledge of financial administration, management accounting, and relevant government financial systems (BAS, Safetyweb, Vulindlela).
- Strong financial and accounting skills, along with effective communication and report writing abilities.
- Problem-solving skills, project management capabilities, and organizational prowess.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
Requirements
An appropriate National Diploma in Government Accounting, Cost Accounting or related at NQF Level 6 recognised by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), PLUS 1year experience in Finance (Budget).Knowledge of: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Departmental policies and procedures.
Financial and related transversal systems used in government (BAS, Safetyweb, Vulindlela), Financial Administration and management accounting.
Skills: Financial and accounting skills, communication skills, Business letter and report writing skills, computer literacy, Problem solving/ innovation.
Management and organisational skills.
Project management.
Thinking Demands: Numeric, Organisational/staff, budget and structures.
Government budget processes and procedures.
Job Duties
Collate financial supporting information for the annual budget planning purpose (MTEF/ENE).In-year Budget process-prepare and capture budget information.
Cash flow management (Drawings and against the NRF).
Supervisory functions.
