Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting
Department of Water and Sanitation
- Location
- Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
- Salary
- R413 001 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- National Diploma in Financial Management
- 3 to 4 years in finance
- Valid driver's licence
- SAP and PERSAL knowledge
- Based in Gqeberha
How to apply
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How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/110, ref 301026/23. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations Cd: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Southern
Requirements:
A relevant NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Financial Management or any related qualification in the field. Three (3) to four (4) years’ experience in finance. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge of SAP and PERSAL system. Knowledge and understanding of financial legislation, policies, practices, and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of financial prescripts such as the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and the Division of Revenue Act (DORA). Knowledge of application of International Financial Reporting Standards applicable to expenditure management, generally recognized accounting practice, public service anti- corruption, Strategy, fraud, and prevention. Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines, and laws. Knowledge of administrative, clerical procedures, and systems. Knowledge and understanding of departmental policies and procedures. Provide a framework for managing performance information. Knowledge of implementing policies of PMDS. Problem-solving and analysis. People and diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Accountability and ethical conduct. Be able to work Independently.
Duties:
Ensure compliance with management of invoices. Manage creditors by ensuring major accounts are reconciled with suppliers. Ensure payments are paid within 30 Days in compliance with 30-day payments. Administer Payroll Management. Authorize on SAP and PERSAL payments including 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 including payables and accruals, 30-day reports, creditor reconciliation reports, petty cash reconciliation and suspense account reconciliation. Attend internal and external audit queries. Provide assistance to internal and external clients regarding general budgeting and financial reporting requirements. Supervise and evaluate personnel.
Enquiries: Ms. Z Tototo Tel No: (041) 508 9734
Reference number: 301026/23