State Accountant: Financial Statement and Debt Control
Department of Correctional Services
- Location
- National Head Office, Gauteng
- Salary
- R338 106 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 7 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- State accountant (debt control) at DCS National Head Office, Pretoria
- Diploma or degree in finance or accounting
- 1-2 years in debt management
- Knowledge of BAS
- Valid driver's licence
- R338 106 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/79, ref HO 2026/11/76. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Directorate: Financial Accounting
Requirements:
An appropriate Degree/National Diploma in Finance related field with Accounting, Financial Management, Cost with Management Accounting as a major subject. 1-2 years relevant finance experience in Debt Management. Knowledge of BAS. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Strong data analysis, problem solving, effective communication, presentation and report writing skills. Sound clerical, numeracy organisational and time management abilities. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. Understanding of the Public Service legislative and regulatory framework. High level of integrity, attention to detail, accountability and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Duties:
Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with the modified cash standards. Perform monthly debtor reconciliations and resolving reconciling items. Assist with debt collection processes to ensure timely recovery of outstanding debts. Ensure accurate and timeous recording of all debtor transactions in the appropriate accounts. Ensure that all transactions captured on BAS are authorised within prescribed timeframes. Maintain proper filing systems and safeguard debtor records for audit purposes. Perform daily administrative duties within the Debt Control section. Coordinate monthly stationery requirements for the section. Monitor monthly reports on the status of suspense accounts. Ensure reporting is compliant with section 32 of the PMFA by maintaining effective financial management and internal controls. Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets.
Notes:
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Reference number: HO 2026/11/76