Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations Cd: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Southern Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Centre: Gqeberha (port Elizabeth) Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08) Reference: 301026/23 DUTIES Ensure compliance with management of invoices. Manage creditors by ensuring major accounts are reconciled with suppliers. Ensure payments are paid within 30 Days in compliance with 30-day payments. Administer Payroll Management. Authorize on SAP and PERSAL payments including journals. 91 Monitor Petty Cash and supervise bank payments. Oversee safeguarding of state funds. Ensure proper documents control pertinent to financial documents. Compliance with monthly reporting including payables and accruals, 30-day reports, creditor reconciliation reports, petty cash reconciliation and suspense account reconciliation. Attend internal and external audit queries. Provide assistance to internal and external clients regarding general budgeting and financial reporting requirements. Supervise and evaluate personnel. ENQUIRIES Ms. Z Tototo Tel No: (041) 508 9734 HOW TO APPLY All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ NOTE Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. MANAGEMENT ECHELON Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

A relevant NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Financial Management or any related qualification in the field. Three (3) to four (4) years’ experience in finance. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge of SAP and PERSAL system. Knowledge and understanding of financial legislation, policies, practices, and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of financial prescripts such as the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and the Division of Revenue Act (DORA). Knowledge of application of International Financial Reporting Standards applicable to expenditure management, generally recognized accounting practice, public service anti- corruption, Strategy, fraud, and prevention. Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines, and laws. Knowledge of administrative, clerical procedures, and systems. Knowledge and understanding of departmental policies and procedures. Provide a framework for managing performance information. Knowledge of implementing policies of PMDS. Problem-solving and analysis. People and diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Accountability and ethical conduct. Be able to work Independently.