STATE ACCOUNTANT: RATES AND TAXES REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/351 (X12 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 : Mpumalanga (Mbombela)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must hold a Grade 12 Certificate as well as a Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting / Management Accounting / Financial Management or an equivalent related 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 : Check invoices and prepare payment submissions. Obtain invoices, statements and supporting documents from clients. Confirm details, billing, tariffs, calculations and the validity of charges. Prepare complete payment parcels in line with policies, SOPs and delegations. Submit payment parcels for review and approval and resolve queries. Reconcile accounts and capture payments. Reconcile statements against accounting records, payments and credits. Investigate discrepancies and substantiate outstanding balances. Liaise with clients to resolve queries. Capture payments on the financial system. Monitor expenditure and payment progress. Track payment submissions and follow up on 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 PP Muchanga Tel No: (013) 754 8072

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 17 Van Rensburg Street, 7th Floor Bateleur Building, Mbombela, 1200 or by email to Post351@dlrrd.gov.za

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

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