Senior State Accountant: Expenditure Control

In brief

**Overview** The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is seeking a Senior State Accountant for Expenditure Control within its Financial Accounting Directorate. This position is located at the National Head Office in South Africa and carries an annual salary of R413,001. The appointment for this role falls under the Public Service Act. **What you will do** The Senior State Accountant will be responsible for controlling the accounting of State monies and petty cash at Head Office, and overseeing BAS ledger accounts and the institution of various debt accounts. Key duties include controlling the payment of subsistence and travel advances for Head Office, approving BAS Sundry payment advices, BAS journals, BAS Receipts, and BAS Telephone Registers for the Financial Control Office. The role also involves ensuring the correct issuing of receipts and data capturing on BAS, checking claims for the Motor Finance Scheme for senior employees, and controlling Z59 salary claims for Head Office. Furthermore, the incumbent will handle the monthly telephone list as prescribed, ensure compliance with Directorate Financial Accounting norms and standards, manage, train, and supervise personnel, handle sensitive client queries, and act in higher positions on an “Ad Hock” basis when necessary. They will also execute responsibilities of officials as stipulated in Section 45 of the PFMA and manage resources. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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. **Who should apply** Candidates holding a relevant Degree or National Diploma in a Finance-related field, with Financial Accounting/Cost with Management Accounting as a major subject, and possessing 3-5 years of proven financial and management experience in a similar environment are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate must be computer literate and possess a valid driver’s licence. Applicants should demonstrate competencies in project and change management, have a good knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, BAS, and PERSAL. Essential attributes include strong communication, client orientation, customer focus, problem-solving and analysis, and a commitment to service delivery innovation. The role requires individuals with capabilities in people management and empowerment, coupled with integrity, honesty, confidentiality, good interpersonal relations, and assertiveness, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-correctional-services-dcs-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-ho-2026-11-66 Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Project management
• Data entry
• Driver's licence

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