STATE ACCOUNTANT: RATES AND TAXES REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/349 (X5 POSTS)

(12 Month Contract)
Directorate: Financial and Supply Chain Management Services
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must hold a Grade 12
Certificate and a Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting /
Management Accounting / Financial Management or a related equivalent
qualification. At least 1 year of experience in a financial management
environment. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Public Service
Act. Public Finance Management Act. Preferential Procurement Policy
Framework Act. Treasury Regulations, 2005. Job related skills:
Communication (verbal and written). Facilitation and presentation. Financial
Management. Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Project).

DUTIES : Verify invoices and prepare payment submissions. Request invoices,
statements and supporting documents from clients. Verify details, billing,
tariffs, calculations and validity of charges. Prepare complete payment
parcels in accordance with policies, SOPs and delegations. Submit payment
parcels for review and approval and address queries. Reconcile accounts
and capturing of payments. Reconcile statements with accounting records,
payments and credits. Investigate discrepancies and substantiate outstanding
balances. Engage clients to resolve queries. Capture payments on financial
system. Monitor expenditure and payment progress. Track payment
submissions and follow up outstanding payments. Communicate payment
outcomes and confirm correct allocation to municipal accounts. Maintain
invoice, payment and outstanding liability registers. Monitor overdue invoices
and progress in reducing the payment backlog. Compile reports and support
audit processes. Compile reports on expenditure, liabilities, disputed
accounts and overdue invoices. Report progress on backlog reduction and
municipal clearance matters. Maintain complete supporting records and audit
trails. Respond to audit queries and implement assigned corrective actions.

ENQUIRIES : Ms P Ledwaba Tel No: (012) 337 3657

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 524
Stanza Bopape and Steve Biko Street, Suncardia Building, 6th Floor, Arcadia,
0002 or by email to Post349@dlrrd.gov.za

NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males, and African Females, and
Persons with Disabilities.

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