SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Department of Health

Directorate: Financial Accounting

Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Cape Town
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 19 October 2026
Circular: No 35 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate three-year National Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Auditing. Experience: Appropriate experience in an accounting environment and preparation of financial statements. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid code B/EB driver’s licence and willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive knowledge of the compilation of Financial Statements. Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Excel spreadsheets, report writing and drafting of Word documents, MS PowerPoint presentations), Analytical and presentation skills. Working experience of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/or International Standards on Auditing. Knowledge of Modified Cash Standard (MCS) and/or Generally Recognised Accounting. Practice (GRAP) Standards. Knowledge of BAS, LOGIS and completed SAICA articles or similar.

Duties

Responsible for the review and consolidation of financial inputs used in the compilation of Annual and Interim Financial Statements (AFS/IFS) of the Department of Health. Maintain Head Office disclosure notes Audit File. Analyse and advise on changes to the Modified Cash Standards, Accounting Manual for Departments and departmental policies and delegations relating to relevant disclosure notes linked to operations. and verify monthly Disclosure Note Reporting. Compile and develop procedures and policies iro internal controls and AFS/IFS requirements. Answering Audit enquiries. Human Resource Management and Monitoring.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Ms L Mars Tel No: (021) 483-4209

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 3 October 2026.