SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT (NGA)

Reference: NWFIN/2026/11. 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 level 6 qualification. A Degree Qualification or NQF level 7 will be an added advantage. Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience in Public Finance. Sound knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Walker Financial Management System, Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations. Problem-solving, conflict and change management, Client orientation and customer focus. The successful candidate should have ability to work independently and within a dynamic team. Ability to facilitate workshops / training. ability to interpret and apply policies and other prescripts. Must be computer literate, have good inter – personal relations, excellent communications (verbal and written). Honesty and integrity are important. Duties: Facilitate the implementation of systems and processes to ensure integrity of financial data. Assess and report on compliance with accounting related legislative requirements. Facilitate the provision of all financial information on all operational aspects of Traditional Councils. Perform reconciliation between the cash book and the bank statement. Clear unreconciling items and the suspense account. Prepare relevant journals. Perform manual reconciliation of investments and prepare relevant investment journals. Maintain proper document control over all bank reconciliations and bank related supporting documentation. Review statement of receipt and payments from Traditional Authorities against information in the Walker system. Government vacancy from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026.