Senior State Accountant: Internal Control & Risk Assurance

The Presidency; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 372,000 - 454,000; Full time

Job summary

The Presidency in Pretoria is seeking a Senior State Accountant for Internal Control to strengthen financial governance within the CFO unit. The role focuses on maintaining robust internal controls, reviewing policies, and coordinating with internal and external auditors.

The ideal candidate has a Senior Certificate, a relevant Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting/ Auditing/ Risk Management and 2–3 years of accounting experience in financial reporting, compliance

Qualifications

• Senior Certificate plus Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting/Auditing/Risk Management or equivalent on NQF level 6.
• 2–3 years’ experience in an accounting environment with focus on financial reporting, compliance monitoring, internal control and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing controls over access to records and maintain internal financial controls.
• Review and update financial policies and procedures.
• Oversee departmental filing system for accounting documents and liaise with auditors.
• Collate information for responses to auditors and support audit coordination.
• Identify and investigate irregular and fruitless & wasteful expenditure and report non‑compliance to National Treasury.

Skills

Communication

Client orientation

Honesty and integrity

Service delivery innovation

Problem solving and analysis

Program and project management

People management and empowerment

Change management

Public service regulatory framework

PFMA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree / National Diploma in Financial Accounting / Auditing / Risk Management

Job description

The Presidency in Pretoria is seeking a Senior State Accountant for Internal Control to strengthen financial governance within the CFO unit. The role focuses on maintaining robust internal controls, reviewing policies, and coordinating with internal and external auditors.

The ideal candidate has a Senior Certificate, a relevant Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting/ Auditing/ Risk Management and 2–3 years of accounting experience in financial reporting, compliance