SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT

Department of Education; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 398,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education is seeking a Finance and Administration Director with a focus on budgeting and compliance with financial prescripts. The role requires a 3-year National Diploma/Degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Candidates should possess strong computer literacy and supervisory skills, with a solid understanding of government financial systems. The successful applicant will oversee budget allocations, report on financial progress, and manage staff effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance working environment.
• Valid South African driver's license essential.
• Experience with government financial prescripts and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget allocation and cash flow for district units.
• Liaise with budget managers for intended expenditure.
• Compile quarterly progress reports and manage staff.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Supervisory Skills

Report Writing

Communication

Education

3-year National Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Financial Management

Tools

BAS

SAP

PERSAL

Job description

• Directorate : Sub Directorate: Finance & Administration
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R397 116 per annum

Requirements :

• An appropriate recognized 3- year National Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Financial Management/ Accounting/Economics/Public Finance/Cost and Management Accounting plus a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in Finance working environment. Proven Computer Literacy training and extensive experience in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Power Point. Practical experience in Government systems (BAS, SAP and PERSAL) and knowledge and application of financial prescripts Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) Treasury Regulations, SCOA as well as Supply Chain processes. Good communication and supervisory skills. Report writing skills. A valid driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

• Receive Budget Allocation letter for the financial year in respect of the district, per unit from Head office. Plan and commit all running costs (as well as accruals, where necessary) on cash flow spread sheets for various District units. Liaise with Budget Managers and capture intended expenditure as projections per Item for procurement in accordance with their Operational and. allocations that need to be adjusted to where budget is available and pass journals accordingly. Obtain Persal reports in order to reconcile and correctly identify allocations in terms of fuel claims etc. Apply mid-year and year-end adjustments/ requirements as per financial prescripts, where necessary. Update Cash flow spread sheets as well as IYM templates/reports with formulas and links from time to time when necessary and when SCOA Item codes change. Compile quarterly reports on progress/challenges within the unit. Contracting, monitoring and quarterly evaluation as well as supervising and managing of staff.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled on the first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend the generic MMS competency assessment. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be delivered or posted to Physical address: Corner Joubert & Kruger Street SL & M Building VEREENIGING Postal Address: Private Bag X05, Vereeniging, 1930 or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/.

Employer : Department of Education

Closing Date : 04-07-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an appropriate recognized 3- year National Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Financial Management/ Accounting/Economics/Public Finance/Cost and Management Accounting ?

Do you have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in Finance working environment?

Do you have a South African driver’s licence?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.