About the Role
The Department of Finance is looking for a dedicated State Accountant: Rates and Taxes to join their team in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the proper management of financial records and processes within the public service. As a State Accountant, you will contribute significantly to the community by ensuring timely payments and accurate financial reporting, which directly impacts the smooth operation of municipal services.
In this dynamic position, you will engage with various stakeholders, verify invoices, prepare payment submissions, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Your work will help maintain the integrity of the financial management system in the public sector, making a tangible difference in the lives of citizens who rely on these services.
About the Department
The Department of Finance is committed to promoting effective and efficient financial management within the South African public service. Its mission is to ensure transparency, accountability, and sound financial governance, which is essential for the delivery of quality services to the citizens of Mpumalanga and beyond. Working in this department provides an opportunity to contribute to the economic well-being of the community and to support the government’s financial objectives.
What You’ll Do
- Verify invoices and prepare payment submissions in line with policies and standard operating procedures.
- Request and review invoices, statements, and supporting documents from clients.
- Ensure accuracy in billing details, tariffs, and validity of charges.
- Compile complete payment parcels for review and approval, addressing any queries that arise.
- Reconcile accounts and capture payments in the financial system, monitoring expenditure and payment progress.
- Investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding balances through client engagement.
- Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments, and outstanding liabilities, tracking overdue invoices.
- Compile various reports for audit processes, including expenditure, liabilities, and disputed accounts.
- Respond to audit queries and implement corrective actions as needed.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 Certificate and a Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management, or a related qualification.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a financial management environment.
- A valid driver’s licence is required.
- Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, and Treasury Regulations.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, along with facilitation and presentation abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours or via email as instructed below.
Requirements
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting / Management Accounting / Financial Management or related equivalent qualification.Minimum of 1 year experience in financial management environment.
A valid driver’s licence.
Job related knowledge: Public Service Act.
Public Finance Management Act.
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
Treasury Regulations, 2005.
Job related skills: Communication (verbal and written).
Facilitation and presentation.
Financial Management.
Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Job Duties
Verify invoices and prepare payment submissions.Request invoices, statements and supporting documents from clients.
Verify details, billing, tariffs, 77 calculations and validity of charges.
Prepare complete payment parcels in accordance with policies, SOPs and delegations.
Submit payment parcels for review and approval and address queries.
Reconcile accounts and capturing of payments.
Reconcile statements with accounting records, payments and credits.
Investigate discrepancies and substantiate outstanding balances.
Engage clients to resolve queries.
Capture payments on financial system.
Monitor expenditure and payment progress.
Track payment submissions and follow up outstanding payments.
Communicate payment outcomes and confirm correct allocation to municipal accounts.
Maintain invoice, payment and outstanding liability registers.
Monitor overdue invoices and progress in reducing the payment backlog.
Compile reports and support audit processes.
Compile reports on expenditure, liabilities, disputed accounts and overdue invoices.
Report progress on backlog reduction and municipal clearance matters.
Maintain complete supporting records and audit trails.
Respond to audit queries and implement assigned corrective actions.
