SENIOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Reference: NWFIN/2026/04. Salary: R413 001 – R486 501.per annum (Level 8). Requirements: As a minimum a National Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Finance/ Cost and Management Accounting/ Accounting or equivalent NQF 6 qualification. A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience in a budget management environment. Sound analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Creative and innovative skills. Ability to work independently and in a team. Sound Report writing. Compliance with deadlines. Ability to work under pressure with minimum errors. Extensive knowledge of Budget Process, Budget Management, Revenue management, Expenditure Management, Financial prescripts, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury regulations. Computer literacy – MS Power Point, Word and Excel. In-debt knowledge of Government systems (BAS, Walker and Vulindlela) will be an added advantage. Duties: Consolidate, check, collect and prepare financial supporting information for completion of the budgeting process (MTEF). Coordinate the process of management and monitoring of cashflow, budget, revenue and expenditure (departmental spending) and report on budget deviations (variances) and report to the Manager on a regular basis. Facilitate the process of loading of Departmental budget (MTEF), adjustment budget estimates (AEPRE), prepare requests of budget shifts/virement, and any roll-over in the BAS System. Monitor any underspending/ overspending of budget and expenditure and report to the Manager on a regular basis. Compile and verify the accuracy of In- Year Monitoring (IYM) monthly and quarterly reports and submit them to the Manager for checking. Supervise and assess performance of sub-ordinates and the departmental budget queries. Government vacancy from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026.