STATE ACCOUNTANT

Department of Environment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 287,000 - 389,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Environment in Head Office, Johannesburg, seeks a finance professional to provide management accounting services and budgeting support.

You will collate financial information, prepare budget details and reports, balance cash flow, and ensure compliance with PFMA and Treasury regulations. The position requires 1-2 years government experience and a Grade 12 plus NQF 6/7 qualification, with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF level 7) in Finance/Cost and Management Accounting /B Comm Accounting or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• 1-2 years appropriate/relevant years of experience in government financial administration and auditing environment.
• A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide management accounting services and budgeting support.
• Collate financial information for planning and budgeting processes.
• Prepare and report monthly/quarterly performance information to stakeholders.
• Record adjustments in the accounting system and monitor cash flows.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

Education

Grade 12 + National Diploma / Degree in Finance

Tools

BAS

SAP

Job description

• Package : R338 106.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Sophia Letsoalo; Tel: [phone]

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF level 7) in Finance/Cost and Management Accounting /B Comm Accounting or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. 1-2 years appropriate/relevant years of experience in government financial administration and auditing environment. A valid driver’s license.COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of GPG and Departmental policies and procedures, Public Service Regulatory Framework, reporting procedures, Division of Revenue Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, BAS, SAP and other information management systems. Public service budget process and Customer service. Skills: Verbal communication, written communication, interpersonal skills, technical skills.

Duties :

• To facilitate the provision of management accounting services. Collate financial supporting information for planning purposes, prepare and capture budget information, populate standard/routine reporting documents, Collate the necessary financial supporting documents required for the strategic and annual performance planning process, Collate the relevant financial information required in the evaluation and development of business and project plans. Prepare necessary information required for the completion of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) budgeting process and populate templates, provided by the treasury, Prepare the necessary information required for the compilation of the Estimates of Provincial Expenditure in compliance with Provincial Treasury guidelines. Consolidate inputs and balance the monthly cash flow and adjusted cash flow to the estimates of expenditure/adjusted estimates of expenditure, Record the adjustments on the accounting system, Capture the approved rollovers on the accounting system, Compile monthly and quarterly performance reports timeously and accurately, Review monthly transactions per program from BAS, update expenditure reports with commitments, Compile performance reports for stakeholders monthly, Collate and capture management accounting information on monthly reporting templates, Compile the standardized in year monitoring report for the department, based on templates received from various components

Department of Environment is an equal opportunity employer and intends to promote equity through filling of these posts. Candidates whose appointment / promotion will promote the achievement of employment equity within the department will receive preference, in particular designated groups (coloured’s, Indians, whites and persons with disability.)

Employer : Department of Environment

Location : Head Office / Johannesburg

Closing Date : 18-09-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF level 7) in Finance/ Cost and Management Accounting / B Comm Accounting or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA?

Do you have 1-2 years appropriate/ relevant years of experience in government financial administration and auditing environment?

Do you have a Valid driver’s license?