Senior State Accountant: Expenditure Control
Department of Correctional Services · National Head Office, South Africa
Closes 9 November
- Location
- National Head Office, South Africa
- Salary
- R413 001 per year
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
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About the job
REF NO: HO 2026/11/66 REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree/ National Diploma in Finance related field with Financial Accounting/Cost with Management Accounting as a major subject. 3-5 years proven financial and management experience in a similar environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Project management. Change management. Good knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, BAS and PERSAL. Communication skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving and analysis. Service delivery innovation. People management and empowerment. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality. Good interpersonal relations, Assertiveness, ability to work independently as well as in a team. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act. DUTIES: Control the accounting of State monies and petty cash of Head Office. Control over BAS ledger accounts and institution of various debt accounts. Control over payment of subsistence and travel advances for Head Office. Approve BAS Sundry payment advices , BAS journals, BAS Receipts, BAS Telephone Registers for Financial Control Office. Control the correct issuing of receipts and the correct data capturing on BAS. Checking of claims for Motor Finance Scheme for senior employees. Control over Z59 salary claims for Head Office. Handle the monthly telephone list as prescribed in the procedure manual. Ensure that the personnel in the section comply with the norms and the standards of the Directorate Financial Accounting. Manage, train and supervise personnel. Handle sensitive queries from clients. Acting in higher positions on an “Ad Hock” basis when necessary. Execute the responsibilities of officials as stipulated in terms of Section 45 of the PFMA. Management of resources. SALARY: R413 001 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. Directorate: Financial Accounting
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