State Accountant: Ledger and Journals
Department of Education (Eastern Cape) · Head Office - Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Closes 13 November
- Location
- Head Office - Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Salary
- R338 106 to R398 277 per year
- Posted
- 31 October 2026
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026
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About the job
REF NO: DOE93/10/2026 REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate (3- year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Accounting / Financial Management as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 3-5 years in financial or accounting services. In-depth understanding of legislative framework that governs the Public Service. Understanding and application of the following prescripts: Public Finance Management Act, DORA, Treasury regulations, Treasury / Practice Notes, Treasury & DPSA Circulars, General Accounting Principles, SCM Guidelines and Frameworks, Understanding of Financial Management best practices. Financial Management Systems (PERSAL, BAS). Knowledge Management. Service Delivery Innovation. Problem Solving and analysis. Computer literate. Good communication skills (written and verbal skills) and a good command of English language. Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage. DUTIES: Management of departmental suspense accounts and follow up with non- cleared transactions. Compile capture/authorize debt take-on's and journals. Monitoring and mentoring of district suspense accounts. Compile monthly and quarterly reports. Compliance with departmental prescripts. Process all Bond and Salary rejections. Compile monthly and quarterly reports. Compliance with departmental prescripts. Mentoring/ supervising of accounting clerks, learners and interns. Personnel management. Ensure management, mai ntenance and safekeeping of assets. Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness. Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance to subordinates. Maintain conducive working environment and management of leave of absence. SALARY: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07) CENTRE: Head Office - Zwelitsha ENQUIRIES: Mr. MS Baadjies Tel No: (040) 608 4415 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za Directorate: Accounting Services and Reporting
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