Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting REF NO: SSA/FIN/9/2026 at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. An appropriate bachelor’s degree/ national diploma (NQF Level 6) in Finance/Accounting/ and/or a related qualification.
• Preference will be given to candidates with five (5) years of financial experience, who have in-depth knowledge of expenditure, fixed assets, inventory, revenue functions, clearing of accounts and reconciliations. A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience. Knowledge of Basic Accounting Systems (BAS).
• In-depth knowledge of the requirements of the CET Act, PFMA and Treasury Regulations; good interpersonal, communication and managerial skills; experience in the management of accounts; ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines and good computer literacy skills (MS Office, SAGE and ITS). A valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Assisting with the payment of authorized departmental expenses. Monthly reconciliations of creditors, inventory and fixed assets. Preparation of inventory, fixed assets and expenditure reports for management, on a monthly basis. Ensuring maintenance of accurate records of stock levels, transactions, and movements of inventory items.
• Ensuring stock is accurately accounted for in the accounting system. Conducting regular spot counts. Ensuring maintenance of detailed records of fixed assets. Ensuring accurate calculation and recording of depreciation for all college fixed assets. Ensuring accurate classification of assets and ensuring that purchases should be capitalized as fixed assets.
• Ensure proper data capturing of expenditure transactions. Prepare inputs to financial statements relevant to expenditure management. Ensure that expenditure transactions are brought to the book. Management of suspense accounts related to expenditure. Management of the clearing of ledger accounts.
• Management of the reconciliation of accounts to ensure that invoices are paid on time. Management and reconciliation of travel accounts of the department. Attend to queries related to payments. Management of the issuing of departmental claims and confirmation of balances and Management of staff. Requesting BAS reports when required.
• Communications with internal: Colleagues and managers within the Department. Communications with external: Suppliers, National Treasury and the Auditor-General.