Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting Gauteng

Department of Higher Education and Training is actively recruiting for a Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Finance / Accounting / Audit sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 3 - 5 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Finance / Accounting / Audit • Location Preference: in Gauteng

Financial professionals like Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting are vital for organizational stability and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to impact business strategy and financial health.

This role in Finance / Accounting / Audit offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 - 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Finance / Accounting / Audit field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Finance / Accounting / Audit sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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An appropriate Bachelors’ degree / National Diploma in Financial Accounting/ Financial Management/Internal Auditing/ Cost and Management Accounting (NQF Level 6). A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience two (2) years of which should be at supervisory level in the financial management environment. Knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics. Financial accounting procedure, methods and principles established for the processing of specific salary/financial transactions. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, National Treasury Asset Management Framework, General Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP). Knowledge of financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS, COLTECH, SAGE, etc.). Skills: Computer skills, planning and organising, good verbal and written communication, basic numeracy skills, ability to perform routine tasks, ability to operate office equipment, flexibility, interpersonal relations, accuracy. Values/attributes: Client service focus, integrity, committed, proactive, loyal. 

Conduct asset verification for owned and leased assets. Regular update of the Asset register and lease register. Barcode newly acquired assets. Reconciliation of the asset verified against the asset register. Reconcile the asset expenditure against the assets register. Maintain the register for new asset additions. Update the lease register with newly concluded contracts or extended ones. Facilitate the disposal of unserviceable, redundant, obsolete, and lost assets. Maintain a register for all lost assets supported by relevant supporting documents. Assist in resolving audit queries and ensure completeness and accuracy of the asset register. Assist with leased asset & disposal-related inquiries. Ensure provision of expenditure and general payments services. Ensure cash and revenue management services. Ensure provision of asset liability and debt management. Ensuring provision of bookkeeping and financial accounting services. Management of the fixed asset registers.