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State Accountant: Financial Statement and Debt Control
Directorate: Financial Accounting
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Post of State Accountant in Financial Accounting at National Head Office. Works on annual financial statements, debtor reconciliations and debt collection. Suits holders of a finance degree or diploma
- Duties: help prepare annual financial statements, do monthly debtor reconciliations, and help collect outstanding debts.
- Duties: record debtor transactions accurately, make sure BAS transactions are authorised on time, and monitor suspense account reports.
- Must have: a degree or national diploma in a finance-related field with Accounting, Financial Management, or Cost and Management Accounting as a major subject.
- Must have: 1 to 2 years of relevant finance experience in debt management, knowledge of BAS, computer literacy, and a valid driver's licence.
- Based at National Head Office. Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo on (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 305 8589.
- The advert does not state a closing date or how to submit an application. Appointment is under the Public Service Act.
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Requirements
- An appropriate Degree/National Diploma in Finance related field with Accounting, Financial Management, Cost with Management Accounting as a major subject.
- 1-2 years relevant finance experience in Debt Management.
- Knowledge of BAS.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Strong data analysis, problem solving, effective communication, presentation and report writing skills.
- Sound clerical, numeracy organisational and time management abilities.
- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act.
- Understanding of the Public Service legislative and regulatory framework.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, accountability and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Duties
- Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with the modified cash standards.
- Perform monthly debtor reconciliations and resolving reconciling items.
- Assist with debt collection processes to ensure timely recovery of outstanding debts.
- Ensure accurate and timeous recording of all debtor transactions in the appropriate accounts.
- Ensure that all transactions captured on BAS are authorised within prescribed timeframes.
- Maintain proper filing systems and safeguard debtor records for audit purposes.
- Perform daily administrative duties within the Debt Control section.
- Coordinate monthly stationery requirements for the section.
- Monitor monthly reports on the status of suspense accounts.
- Ensure reporting is compliant with section 32 of the PMFA by maintaining effective financial management and internal controls.
- Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 46 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/79: STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND DEBT CONTROL REF NO: HO 2026/11/76 Directorate: Financial Accounting SALARY: R338 106 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Degree/National Diploma in Finance related field with Accounting, Financial Management, Cost with Management Accounting as a major subject. 1-2 years relevant finance experience in Debt Management. Knowledge of BAS. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Strong data analysis, problem solving, effective communication, presentation and report writing skills. Sound clerical, numeracy organisational and time management abilities. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. Understanding of the Public Service legislative and regulatory framework. High level of integrity, attention to detail, accountability and the ability to work independently and under pressure. DUTIES: Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with the modified cash standards. Perform monthly debtor reconciliations and resolving reconciling items. Assist with debt collection processes to ensure timely recovery of outstanding debts. Ensure accurate and timeous recording of all debtor transactions in the appropriate accounts. Ensure that all transactions captured on BAS are authorised within prescribed timeframes. Maintain proper filing systems and safeguard debtor records for audit purposes. Perform daily administrative duties within the Debt Control section. Coordinate monthly stationery requirements for the section. Monitor monthly reports on the status of suspense accounts. Ensure reporting is compliant with section 32 of the PMFA by maintaining effective financial management and internal controls. Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act.