Chief Accounting Practitioner: Provincial Government Accounting Group 1, Ref No. PT 02/2026 at Western Cape Provincial Treasury

Minimum Requirements    

• A appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Accounting; A minimum of 3 years relevant Accounting and Junior Managerial experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage the support provided to departments and entities on the application of accounting frameworks; Monitor, evaluate and report on compliance with accounting norms and standards, financial reporting guidelines applicable to provincial departments and entities; Manage the compilation, consolidation and tabling of the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements (ACFS); Facilitate training and development regarding accounting standards and compilation of financial statements; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate and People Management; Financial Management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: PFMA – Public Finance Management Act and GRAP – General Recognized Accounting Practice; Modified Cash Standards; National Treasury Regulations; Working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Working experience of project management; Post graduate qualification in accounting.

Skills needed:

• Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Problem solving; Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Policy implementation (Impact on system); Policy formulation (Norms & Standards); Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting writing; Presentation; Problem solving; Research.