State Accountant: Accounts Receivable

Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

Location
Pretoria, Gauteng
Salary (as advertised)
R338 106 per year
Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This rewrite describes the role of a State Accountant: Accounts Receivable for the Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure. The position is based at the Head Office in Pretoria and offers a salary of R338,106 per annum. The role primarily involves managing and reconciling accounts, with a focus on debt, revenue, and suspense accounts within a public sector financial framework. The reference number for this vacancy is 2026/357. **What you will do** * Clear PERSAL exception and suspense accounts monthly. * Perform monthly reconciliation. * Compile and capture journals to clear suspense accounts. * Report on suspense accounts monthly. * Inform debtors of debt due by dispatching statements. * Capture all necessary transactions on BAS. * Ensure all relevant documentation is received and attended to for debt, claims, revenue, and disallowance. * Ensure new debt accounts are opened. * Follow up monthly on debt accounts and close off redeemed debt accounts. * Correspond with debtors and all other relevant parties regarding debt accounts. * Liaise with Legal Services on debts handed over and ensure submissions are made for bad debts. * Respond to e-mails and ensure filing is completed. * Compile and reconcile payment of revenue to NRF. * Submit documents to National Treasury and other institutions. * Execute all financial processes with respect to Accounts Receivable. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Financial Management or Accounting or related. * Relevant years of work experience in financial management. * Knowledge of: * Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) * Treasury Regulations * General Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) * Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) * Public Service Regulations * Basic Accounting System (BAS) * Skills: Communication, interpersonal, sound administrative, numeric, computer literacy, analytical thinking, good planning, problem-solving, organising. * Personal attributes: Trustworthy, self-motivated, hardworking, conflict resolution. * Abilities: Work under pressure, be creative, innovative, and communicate at all levels. **Who should apply** This role is suited for a candidate with a tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) or National Diploma in Financial Management, Accounting, or a related field, coupled with relevant work experience in financial management. The ideal applicant should possess strong knowledge of financial regulations such as PFMA, Treasury Regulations, GRAP, GAAP, and Public Service Regulations, along with proficiency in the Basic Accounting System (BAS). Essential skills include communication, interpersonal, administrative, numeric, computer literacy, analytical thinking, planning, problem-solving, and organizing. The successful candidate should be trustworthy, self-motivated, hardworking, capable of conflict resolution, and able to work under pressure while demonstrating creativity, innovation, and effective communication at all levels. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-public-works-and-infrastructure-vacancies-7#spani-ref-2026-357 Source: govpage

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Job description

STATE ACCOUNTANT: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE REF NO: 2026/357 SALARY : R338 106 per annum CENTRE : Head Office (Pretoria) REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Financial Management or Accounting or related. Relevant years of work experience in financial management. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, General Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP), Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) and Public Service Regulations, Basic Accounting System (BAS). Communication, interpersonal, sound administrative and numeric skills, Computer Literacy. Analytical thinking and good planning, problem solving and organising skills, trustworthy, self-motivated, hardworking and conflict resolution. Ability to work under pressure, be creative, innovative and communicate at all levels. DUTIES : Clear PERSAL exception and suspense accounts monthly. Perform monthly reconciliation. Compile and capture journals to clear suspense accounts. Report on suspense accounts monthly. Inform debtors of debt due by dispatching statements. Capture all necessary transactions on BAS. Ensure all relevant documentation is received and attended to for debt, claims, revenue and disallowance. Ensure new debt accounts are opened. Follow up monthly on debt accounts and close off redeemed debt accounts. Correspond with debtors and all other relevant parties regarding debt accounts. Liaise with Legal Services on debts handed over and ensure submissions are made for bad debts. Responding to e-mails and ensuring filing is completed. Compile and reconcile payment of revenue to NRF. Submit documents to National Treasury and other institutions. Execute all financial processes with respect to Accounts Receivable. ENQUIRIES : Nompumelelo Maimela Tel No: (012) 406 1703 APPLICATIONS : for the position of State Accountant: Accounts Receivable must be emailed to: Recruitment26-79@dpw.gov.za

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