State Accountant: Financial Accounting (Reporting)

27/2026 Department: Western Cape Provincial Government Centre: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government Salary: R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08) Reference: WCMD DUTIES Preparation of Interim and Annual Financial Statements; Provide financial accounting services; In Year Monitoring (IYM) and Quarterly debt reporting; Managerial/ Supervisory functions. ENQUIRIES Ms N Sityana Tel No: (021) 483 6489 HOW TO APPLY Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co 252 NOTE Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

An appropriate 3-year qualification (National Diploma/ B-Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year relevant experience in a Financial Accounting or related working environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Departmental accounting services; Public Service financial legislations, procedures and processes, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, (DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual); Financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics; General information support systems such as PERSAL, LOGIS and BAS; State accountant duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; Project management; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration; Planning and organising; Problem- solving; Report-writing; record-keeping; interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Accuracy; Aptitude of Figures; Ability to perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines; Willingness to regularly travel away from office. Knowledge and working experience in the following: 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; Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; salary administration and payment system in respect of purchase, payables and transfers; public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; public service procedures, processes and systems; project management; operational management practices; procurement and tendering processes. Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language; Project Management.