State Accountant: Income

Closing date: 09 Nov 2026
Department: Department of Correctional Services

Reference number: HO 2026/11/75

Salary: R338 106 per annum

Centre: National Head Office:

Requirements

An appropriate Degree/National Diploma in Finance related field with Financial Accounting with Cost and Management Accounting as a major subject.
1-2 years relevant finance experience.
Knowledge of BAS.
Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Good knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Basic Accounting System.
Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Financial Administration Procedures and Supply Chain Manuals, Transport, Procurement and Asset Management.
Ability to access and utilize information.
Plan, organize, leadership and control.
Conflict resolution, liaison (internal and external), analytical thinking, problem solving, productivity, responsible, accountable,
integrity, committed and innovation skills.

Duties

Responsible for handling accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Reconcile monthly revenue collected and pay-over revenue collected to National Treasury.
Clearing of suspense accounts.
Coordinate the review process of annual tariffs.
Issue financial circulars for annual tariffs to be used in each financial year.
The incumbent will liaise with the following bodies/sections in the execution of his/her tasks - National Treasury, regions
and management areas.
Execute responsibilities of officials as stipulated in Section 45 of the PFMA.
Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets.

Enquiries

National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP
Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589

Applications

should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or
hand delivered applications will not be considered.

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