State Accountant: Budget Revenue and Expenditure, Ref No. DOI 114/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide an integrated, effective and efficient budget planning system in respect of revenue and expenditure. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in management accounting.

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Monitor revenue and expenditure; Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting – IYM, conditional grants, earmarked funds, annual report and the infrastructure
• Reporting Model (IRM); Maintain accurate, timely and compliant reporting of infrastructure project data on the IRM system in line with National Treasury requirements
• Reconcile IRM-reported expenditure with BAS and LOGIS, ensuring alignment with SCOA classification
• Assist in adjustment budget and annual budget process; Assist with the prevention of unauthorized expenditure, under-spending and over-spending
• Evaluate and make recommendations on submissions with financial implications to the relevant manager and programme manager.
• Experience in an infrastructure/project environment would be advantageous. 

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Business and organizational structure of the department
• Applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, policies and standards
• Management Accounting/Financial accounting, Infrastructure reporting processes, particularly the Infrastructure Reporting Model (IRM) and its integration with financial systems such as BAS, LOGIS and SCOA
• Database management and data quality assurance
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of MS Excel. Skills needed: Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Analytical, planning and organising skills
• Reliable, self-disciplined and dedicated.

Remuneration    

• R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)