State Accountant: Rates And Taxes
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
- Location
- Western 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 explains the role of a State Accountant: Rates And Taxes at the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, offered as a 12-month contract. There are 8 posts available with reference number 3/1/1/1/2026/355, based in various districts within the Western Cape. The position falls under the Directorate: Financial And Supply Chain Management Services and offers a salary of R338 106 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The department has Employment Equity targets for African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, as well as 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. They will prepare payment parcels according to policies, SOPs, and delegations, submitting them for review and approval while addressing any queries. Key duties also involve reconciling accounts and capturing payments by matching statements with records, investigating discrepancies, substantiating outstanding balances, and engaging clients to resolve issues before capturing payments on the financial system. The role requires monitoring expenditure and payment progress, tracking submissions, following up on outstanding payments, and confirming correct allocation to municipal accounts. Maintaining registers for invoices, payments, and outstanding liabilities, monitoring overdue invoices, and progress in reducing payment backlogs are also crucial. Finally, the incumbent will compile reports on expenditure, liabilities, disputed accounts, and overdue invoices, report on backlog reduction and municipal clearance, maintain complete records for audit trails, respond to audit queries, and implement assigned corrective actions. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Grade 12 Certificate. * A Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting / Management Accounting / Financial Management or a related equivalent qualification. * A minimum of 1 year of 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 holding a Grade 12 Certificate along with a relevant Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management, or a related field, who possess at least one year of experience in a financial management environment. The ideal candidate will also have a valid driver's license, a solid understanding of public finance legislation (Public Service Act, PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations 2005), and strong communication, facilitation, presentation, financial management, and computer literacy skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). The department's Employment Equity targets indicate a preference for African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, as well as Persons with Disabilities. **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-3-1-1-1-2026-355 Source: govpage
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At a glance
- At least 1 year of experience.
- 8 posts available.
- Microsoft Excel
- Driver's licence
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