Senior State Accountant: Financial Reporting
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About the role
The Department of Employment and Labour is hiring a Senior State Accountant: Financial Reporting, based in Head Office, Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: The Chief Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street. Email: Jobs- HQ11@labour.gov.za Reference number to quote: HR4/26/10/02HO Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online) Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: EE targets-Priority will be given to Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males
Responsibilities
- Ensure correct allocation of expenditure, revenue, assets and liabilities.
- Accurately prepare and timely submit the Department’s financial statement.
- Supervise the staff in the Sub-section.
Requirements
- A Qualification at NQF6 as Recognised by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) In Accounting/Cost and Management Accounting/Financial Management/Internal Audit.
- 2 years functional experience in Finance/Accounting environment.
- Knowledge:
- Departmental policies and procedures
- Batho Pele principles
- Extensive knowledge of BAS
- Basic knowledge of PERSAL and LOGIS
- Financial Regulations
- Delegation of Authority
- Computer knowledge
- In particular Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of prescripts and guidelines on financial reporting for National Departments
- Treasury Regulations
- Skills:
- Computer (MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, MS- Outlook)
- Writing
- Accounting
- Communication (Verbal and Written)
- Analytical
- Planning and Organising
- Innovative
- Problem-solving