State Accountant (Property Section)

EdUpStairs; Ermelo; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs is seeking a qualified finance/public administration professional in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on administering payments, billing, and debt reconciliation within the municipal finance environment.

The ideal candidate will hold Grade 12 and an ND in Finance or Public Administration, with at least three years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of public sector prescripts including PFMA, Treasury Regulations, BAS and LOGIS.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus ND in Finance/Public Administration (NQF Level 6).
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of prescripts in Public Service and Property Management (PFMA, Treasury, BAS, LOGIS).
• Computer literacy, communications, negotiations, financial management, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer payment of property rates and taxes.
• Administer payment of municipal services charges.
• Administer stop orders for lease payments and cancellations.
• Administer billing of shared services and private tenants.
• Render reconciliation of debtors.
• Supervise provision of administrative support services.

Skills

Public service prescripts

Computer literacy

Negotiation skills

Financial management

Interpersonal relations

Work under pressure

Willingness to work long hours

Education

ND in Finance/Public Administration

Job description

Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Finance/ Public Administration.
Minimum 3 years relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of prescripts applicable in the Public Service and
Property Management Environment: PFMA, Treasury Regulations, BAS, LOGIS.
Title Deeds, Deeds of Sale and other prescripts.
Computer literacy, communication skills, negotiations skills, financial management skills and good interpersonal relations.
The ability to work under pressure and willingness to work long hours.

Duties

Administer payment of property rates and taxes, administer payment of municipal services charges, administer stop order for lease payment and
cancellation of stop orders, administer billing of accounts for shared services and private tenants, render reconciliation of debtors and supervise provision of
administrative support services.