Senior State Accountant: Expenditure Control

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring a Senior State Accountant: Expenditure Control in Financial Accounting, based in National Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Reference number to quote: HO 2026/11/66 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Control the accounting of State monies and petty cash of Head Office.
• Control over BAS ledger accounts and institution of various debt accounts.
• Control over payment of subsistence and travel advances for Head Office.
• Approve BAS Sundry payment advices, BAS journals, BAS Receipts, BAS Telephone Registers for Financial Control Office.
• Control the correct issuing of receipts and the correct data capturing on BAS.
• Checking of claims for Motor Finance Scheme for senior employees.
• Control over Z59 salary claims for Head Office.
• Handle the monthly telephone list as prescribed in the procedure manual.
• Ensure that the personnel in the section comply with the norms and the standards of the Directorate Financial Accounting.
• Manage, train and supervise personnel.
• Handle sensitive queries from clients.
• Acting in higher positions on an “Ad Hock” basis when necessary.
• Execute the responsibilities of officials as stipulated in terms of Section 45 of the PFMA.
• Management of resources.

Requirements

• Relevant Degree/National Diploma in Finance related field with Financial Accounting/Cost with Management Accounting as a major subject.
• 3-5 years proven financial and management experience in a similar environment.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes:
• Project management
• Change management
• Good knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, BAS and PERSAL
• Communication skills
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Problem solving and analysis
• Service delivery innovation
• People management and empowerment
• Integrity and honesty
• Confidentiality
• Good interpersonal relations, Assertiveness, ability to work independently as well as in a team