SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT

Reference: NWFIN/2026/09. Salary: R413 001 – R486 501.per annum (Level 8). Requirements: As a minimum a National Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Finance/ Accounting or equivalent NQF 6 qualification. Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in a salary management or Claims, Payments and Reconciliation environment. An NQF 7 qualification will be an added advantage. A PERSAL Certificate for PERSAL Introduction is compulsory. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury regulations. Financial Manual, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Guide on Managing Departmental Debt. Computer literacy – Word, Excel and PowerPoint are important. Working knowledge of government systems (BAS, Walker, PERSAl) will be an added advantage. Job Knowledge, Communication, Interpersonal relations. Flexibility and Teamwork. Computer skills, planning and organization and communication (written and verbal) skills. Conflict management skills. Self-driven and results orientated, should be able to deliver under pressure. Duties: Supervise and undertake more complex implementation of relevant legislation, policies, procedures and regulations related to Debtors and Expenditure. Reconcile all Salary Control accounts appearing on the Department’s Suspense account. Check remunerated leave gratuities and leave discounting payments and check leave gratuity calculations before they are captured on PERSAL for payments. Check and assist with all salary recons. Check that all Accounts are cleared with journals on a monthly basis. Ensure all Take-On-Debts are done and make follow-up on all long outstanding debts. Compile interdepartmental claims. Make sure that all salaries are recalled and reversed. Provide regular reports regarding work progress within the unit. Provide input and recommendations to the supervisor on work-related matters. Participate in policy development and maintenance as well as unit wide projects. Supervision of subordinates. Government vacancy from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026.