State Accountant: Management Accounting, Ref No. LG 23/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• Local Government, Western Cape Government has an oportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate, review and implement the management accounting systems and procedures. Assist to effectively utilise state funds by means of planning of financial resources and to manage, co-ordinate and maintain revenue and expenditure control for the department. 

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    

• 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.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide assistance with the compilation of the budget; Provide assistance with the monitoring of revenue and expenditure; Reporting: Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the management accounting reporting processes; Regulatory, policy, governance frameworks and operational advice. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Planning, budgeting and reporting tools and techniques; Have a strong financial background specifically in public sector finance; Intermediary computer competency; Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques. (essential) Transversal public sector accounting systems. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Have ability to function under pressure; Accuracy; Ability to interpret, apply and comment on policies and legislation; Planning and organising; Numeracy skills; Be able to solve financial problems; Problem Solving.