This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING & BAS CONTROL
Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
- Reference number
- JI 43/2026
- Salary
- R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
- Centre
- Centurion
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
- Circular
- No 30 of 2026
Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 (Senior Certificate), National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Financial Management / Accounting / Cost and Management Accounting / Public Finance/Commerce / Financial Accounting or an equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA. BAS Controller Certification, PERSAL certification, advanced Excel training and public sector financial management courses will serve as an advantage. Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in a management accounting, budgeting or financial management environment. Experience in public sector financial management, working with BAS, expenditure monitoring and reporting, compiling budget information and financial reports and performing BAS Controller functions. Skills and competencies: financial management, management accounting, BAS administration, budget monitoring, expenditure analysis, report writing, communication skills, planning and organising, analytical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, computer literacy and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties
Provide management accounting services through the coordination and administration of budget planning, expenditure management, financial reporting and cash flow management processes. Assist with the preparation and consolidation of annual, Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and adjusted budgets, monitor expenditure trends and budget utilisation, conduct variance analysis, and provide financial information and advice to management and programme managers. Support the implementation of budget reallocations, virements, rollovers and adjustment estimate processes and ensure compliance with relevant Treasury prescripts. Prepare and coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual management accounting reports, including In-Year Monitoring (IYM) reports, expenditure projections, cash flow forecasts and other financial management information required for decision-making and reporting purposes. Monitor cash flow performance, analyse financial and expenditure trends, and provide recommendations aimed at improving financial management and budget performance. Perform Basic Accounting System (BAS) Controller functions, including the administration of user profiles and access rights, maintenance of system controls, management of user accounts, performance of month-end and year-end processes, monitoring of system security and segregation of duties controls, and ensuring the integrity and reliability of information recorded on BAS. Provide user support and training, resolve system-related queries, maintain audit trails and supporting documentation, and liaise with National Treasury and other relevant support structures on BAS-related matters. Ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and other applicable financial prescripts. Participate in internal and external audit processes, provide information required by auditors, support the implementation of audit recommendations and maintain adequate financial records and supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes. Provide financial systems administration support through the maintenance and monitoring of financial systems, reconciliation of information between BAS and other financial systems, testing of system enhancements and implementation of improvements aimed at strengthening financial management, reporting and internal control processes.
Where to send your application
Applications to be submitted through following link: https://forms.gle/N7h6w4KzSzBANEAj8 or hand delivered to Block C3, Eco Origins Office Park, Witch-hazel Street, Centurion, 0046. FOR ATTENTION : Human Resources
Enquiries
Ms T Sibanyoni Tel No: (012) 321 0303
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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