Finance Officer - Preoria

Office of the Valuer-General; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Gauteng, Pretoria is seeking a Finance Officer to prepare month-end reports, supervise reconciliations, and manage financial discrepancies. The ideal candidate has a National Diploma/Degree in Accounting and at least 2 years of experience in financial management. Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and GAAP is essential. This role offers an opportunity to support financial operations in a government context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in financial management.
• Formal qualification in Accounting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end reporting file and perform reconciliations.
• Supervise bank reconciliation and petty cash.
• Compile general journals and correct misallocations.
• Investigate theft and losses and prepare documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)

Knowledge of Treasury Regulations

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Practice (GAAP)

Computer literacy

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Accounting

Tools

ACCPAC

Job description

Overview

Job title : Finance Officer - Preoria

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : October 22, 2025

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Responsibilities

• Prepare and compile the Month-end reporting file. Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts receivable general ledger accounts, accounts payable and Persal General ledger accounts. Source comments on balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgers (accounts receivable, accounts payable and purchase orders) to ensure completeness, accuracy and validity. Identify GL accounts with outstanding balances and assist with investigation and clearing of those accounts. Prepare the month–end reporting file by printing the lead trial balance, compiling the supporting documents and requesting supporting documents from other sections and deeds offices. Submit to supervisor for review.
• Supervise bank reconciliation and petty cash. Review and verify that the cash book reconciliation is done daily. Confirm that bank statement balances with cash book daily. Identify discrepancies on bank statement and cash book, report and investigate discrepancies. Confirm that the bank statement and cash book balance to general ledger account on a monthly basis. Prepare documents for audit requests/queries. Provide support and guidance to clients.
• Compile general journals. Investigate and identify discrepancies and create journals to correct misallocations including supporting documents. Prepare and process journals to clear general ledger accounts before month-end. Assist with accruals at financial year-end closure. Prepare documents for audit requests/queries. Provide support and guidance to clients.
• Investigate theft and losses. Update account 1640-05 (Theft and losses pending legal opinion) to check allocation of new transactions on theft and losses. Compile memorandum with all supporting documents including circular 4 of 2007 and send to legal services for recommendation. Allocate transactions to the expense account that is recommended by legal service to write off and hand over to debtors' section if it was recommended to deduct from the responsible official. Perform all accounts payable and receivable activities.

Requirements

• Formal qualification: National Diploma / Degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Job related work experience: 2 years’ experience in the field of financial management.
• Job Related Knowledge: Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PMFA). Knowledge of Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Practice (GAAP). Knowledge of ACCPAC will be an added advantage. Computer literacy.
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