State Accountant: Rates And Taxes

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a State Accountant specializing in Rates and Taxes within the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, specifically in the Directorate of Financial and Supply Chain Management Services. It is a 12-month contract position, with 5 posts available, identified by reference number 3/1/1/1/2026/349. The position is based in Pretoria, Gauteng, and offers a salary of R338,106 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The department aims to meet specific EE Targets, including Coloured, Indian, and White Males, African Females, and Persons with Disabilities. **What you will do** The State Accountant will be responsible for verifying invoices and preparing payment submissions, which includes requesting necessary documents from clients, verifying details, billing, tariffs, calculations, and validity of charges. This involves preparing complete payment parcels in accordance with policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and delegations, and submitting them for review and approval while addressing any queries. Key duties also include reconciling accounts and capturing payments by matching statements with accounting records, investigating discrepancies, substantiating outstanding balances, and engaging clients to resolve queries before capturing payments on the financial system. The role also requires monitoring expenditure and payment progress by tracking submissions, following up on outstanding payments, communicating payment outcomes, and confirming correct allocation to municipal accounts. Maintaining invoice, payment, and outstanding liability registers, monitoring overdue invoices, and progress in reducing payment backlogs are also expected. Furthermore, the State Accountant will compile reports on expenditure, liabilities, disputed accounts, and overdue invoices, report progress on backlog reduction and municipal clearance matters, maintain complete supporting records and audit trails, and respond to audit queries by implementing assigned corrective actions. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Minimum requirements: * Grade 12 Certificate * Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting / Management Accounting / Financial Management or related equivalent qualification. * Minimum of 1 year experience in a financial management environment. * A valid driver’s licence. * Job related knowledge: * Public Service Act * Public Finance Management Act * Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act * Treasury Regulations, 2005 * Job related skills: * Communication (verbal and written) * Facilitation and presentation * Financial Management * Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) **Who should apply** Individuals with a Grade 12 Certificate and a relevant Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, or Financial Management, coupled with at least one year of experience in a financial management environment, are encouraged to apply. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and demonstrate knowledge of key public finance legislation, including the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, and Treasury Regulations 2005. Essential skills include strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, presentation, financial management, and computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project. The role requires someone capable of meticulous invoice verification, payment processing, account reconciliation, expenditure monitoring, and report compilation. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-land-reform-and-rural-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-40-of-2026#spani-ref-3-1-1-1-2026-349 Source: govpage

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• At least 1 year of experience.
• 5 posts available.

• Microsoft Excel
• Driver's licence

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