State Accountant: Financial Statement and Debt Control
Department of Correctional Services · National Head Office, South Africa
Closes 9 November
- Location
- National Head Office, South Africa
- Salary
- R338 106 per year
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
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REF NO: HO 2026/11/76 Directorate: Financial Accounting 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. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act. 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 t he PMFA by maintaining effective financial management and internal controls. Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets. SALARY: R338 106 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.
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