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State Accountant: Income
Directorate: Financial Accounting
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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State Accountant post in the Financial Accounting directorate at National Head Office. Suits a finance graduate with 1-2 years of finance experience and knowledge of BAS.
- Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Reconcile monthly revenue collected and pay-over revenue to National Treasury, and clear suspense accounts.
- Coordinate the review of annual tariffs and issue financial circulars for them.
- Must have an appropriate Degree or National Diploma in a finance-related field, with Financial Accounting and Cost and Management Accounting as a major subject.
- Must have 1-2 years of relevant finance experience, knowledge of BAS, computer literacy and a valid driver's licence.
- Based at National Head Office. Appointment is under the Public Service Act.
- Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo on (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 305 8589.
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Requirements
- An appropriate Degree/National Diploma in Finance related field with Financial Accounting with Cost and Management Accounting as a major subject.
- 1-2 years relevant finance experience.
- Knowledge of BAS.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Good knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Basic Accounting System.
- Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Financial Administration Procedures and Supply Chain Manuals, Transport, Procurement and Asset Management.
- Ability to access and utilize information.
- Plan, organize, leadership and control.
- Conflict resolution, liaison (internal and external), analytical thinking, problem solving, productivity, responsible, accountable, integrity, committed and innovation skills.
Duties
- Responsible for handling accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Reconcile monthly revenue collected and pay-over revenue collected to National Treasury.
- Clearing of suspense accounts.
- Coordinate the review process of annual tariffs.
- Issue financial circulars for annual tariffs to be used in each financial year.
- The incumbent will liaise with the following bodies/sections in the execution of his/her tasks - National Treasury, regions and management areas.
- Execute responsibilities of officials as stipulated in Section 45 of the PFMA.
- 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 38/78: STATE ACCOUNTANT: INCOME REF NO: HO 2026/11/75 Directorate: Financial Accounting SALARY: R338 106 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office: REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Degree/National Diploma in Finance related field with Financial Accounting with Cost and Management Accounting as a major subject. 1-2 years relevant finance experience. Knowledge of BAS. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Good knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Basic Accounting System. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Financial Administration Procedures and Supply Chain Manuals, Transport, Procurement and Asset Management. Ability to access and utilize information. Plan, organize, leadership and control. Conflict resolution, liaison (internal and external), analytical thinking, problem solving, productivity, responsible, accountable, integrity, committed and innovation skills. DUTIES: Responsible for handling accounts payable and accounts receivable. Reconcile monthly revenue collected and pay-over revenue collected to National Treasury. Clearing of suspense accounts. Coordinate the review process of annual tariffs. Issue financial circulars for annual tariffs to be used in each financial year. The incumbent will liaise with the following bodies/sections in the execution of his/her tasks - National Treasury, regions and management areas. Execute responsibilities of officials as stipulated in Section 45 of the PFMA. 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.