State Accountant: Rates And Taxes
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
- Location
- Northern Cape
- Contract
- Fixed-term contract
- Salary (as advertised)
- R338 106 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a State Accountant specializing in Rates and Taxes within the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development's Financial and Supply Chain Management Services Directorate. It is a 12-month contract position with 12 posts available. The annual salary is R338 106 (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The positions are located across Northern Cape district offices, including Namakwa, Frances Baard, John Taolo Gaetsewe, Pixley Ka Seme, and ZF Mgcawu. The department has specific Employment Equity targets for this recruitment, focusing on African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, as well as Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Verifying invoices and preparing payment submissions, which includes requesting invoices, statements, and supporting documents from clients; verifying details, billing, tariffs, calculations, and validity of charges; preparing complete payment parcels according to policies, SOPs, and delegations; and submitting payment parcels for review and approval while addressing queries. * Reconciling accounts and capturing payments by reconciling statements with accounting records, payments, and credits; investigating discrepancies and substantiating outstanding balances; engaging clients to resolve queries; and capturing payments on the financial system. * Monitoring expenditure and payment progress by tracking payment submissions and following up on outstanding payments; communicating payment outcomes and confirming correct allocation to municipal accounts; maintaining invoice, payment, and outstanding liability registers; and monitoring overdue invoices and progress in reducing payment backlogs. * Compiling reports and supporting audit processes, which involves compiling reports on expenditure, liabilities, disputed accounts, and overdue invoices; reporting progress on backlog reduction and municipal clearance matters; maintaining complete supporting records and audit trails; responding to audit queries; and implementing assigned corrective actions. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Grade 12 Certificate and a 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 of: Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, and Treasury Regulations, 2005. * Job related skills in: Communication (verbal and written), Facilitation and presentation, Financial Management, Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). **Who should apply** Candidates should have a Grade 12 Certificate along with a relevant Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants are required to have a minimum of one year's experience in a financial management environment and possess a valid driver’s licence. Essential job-related knowledge includes the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, and Treasury Regulations 2005. Required skills include verbal and written communication, facilitation and presentation, financial management, and computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project. The Department is targeting Employment Equity groups including African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, as well as Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities for these positions. **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-3-1-1-1-2026-354 Source: govpage
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At a glance
- At least 1 year of experience.
- 12 posts available.
- Microsoft Excel
- Driver's licence
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