Senior State Accountant

In brief

**Overview** The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is looking for a Senior State Accountant to join its Finance WTE Branch. This role is situated within the Financial Management Services Component, specifically under the Financial Accounting Directorate and the Accounts Payable Sub-Directorate, at the Pretoria Head Office. The position, referenced as 131126/19, offers a salary of R413 001 per annum (Level 08). **What you will do** * Perform vendor reconciliations for key accounts and the top 150 vendors. * Follow up on long outstanding invoices on vendor statements. * Perform VAT reconciliation and submit monthly VAT returns to SARS. * Reconcile and clear advances and other suspense general ledger accounts applicable to Accounts Payable. * Monitor and report on the 30-day payments of suppliers. * Maintain the Trade and Sundry vendor invoice register. * Authorise trade vendor purchase order and sundry payment transactions. * Authorise sundry vendors created on the sundry vendor master account group relating to expenditure management. * Provide monthly reporting of trade payables and inputs for the Interim Financial Statement and Annual Financial Statement. * Ensure all audit requests are dealt with and responded to timeously. * Ensure the safekeeping of all financial records and face-value documents by maintaining an effective and efficient filing system. * Supervise and manage the performance of employees in accordance with Department policies. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A National Diploma in Financial Management or related field. * Three (3) to four (4) years’ experience in Accruals and Accounts Payable. * At least two (2) years’ experience as a State Accountant or similar. * Knowledge and understanding of financial legislation, policies, practice, and procedures. * Knowledge and understanding of financial prescripts such as PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and other post relevant Government regulations and policies including GRAP. * Knowledge, experience as well as interpretation of accruals accounting including the application of government and other financial systems, i.e., SAP, BAS. * Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems. * Department policies and procedures. * Knowledge of learning and teaching procedures and techniques. * Computer literacy (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and Outlook). * Framework for managing performance information. * Knowledge and understanding of the Value-added Tax Act No.89 of 1991, as amended. * Proactive and creative problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure. **Who should apply** Candidates should hold a National Diploma in Financial Management or a related field. They should have 3 to 4 years of experience in Accruals and Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in a State Accountant or similar role. The ideal applicant will possess strong knowledge of financial legislation (including PFMA, Treasury Regulations, GRAP, and the VAT Act), government financial systems (such as SAP and BAS), and administrative procedures. Essential skills include computer literacy, proactive and creative problem-solving abilities, the capacity to work under pressure, and experience in supervising staff. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-water-and-sanitation-dws-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-131126-19 Source: govpage

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