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STATE ACCOUNTANT: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number
2026/357
Salary
R338 106 per annum
Centre
Head Office (Pretoria)
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
16 October 2026
Circular
No 35 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Financial Management or Accounting or related. Relevant years of work experience in financial management. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, General Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP), Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) and Public Service Regulations, Basic Accounting System (BAS). Communication, interpersonal, sound administrative and numeric skills, Computer Literacy. Analytical thinking and good planning, problem solving and organising skills, trustworthy, self-motivated, hardworking and conflict resolution. Ability to work under pressure, be creative, innovative and communicate at all levels.

Duties

Clear PERSAL exception and suspense accounts monthly. Perform monthly reconciliation. Compile and capture journals to clear suspense accounts. Report on suspense accounts monthly. Inform debtors of debt due by dispatching statements. Capture all necessary transactions on BAS. Ensure all relevant documentation is received and attended to for debt, claims, revenue and disallowance. Ensure new debt accounts are opened. Follow up monthly on debt accounts and close off redeemed debt accounts. Correspond with debtors and all other relevant parties regarding debt accounts. Liaise with Legal Services on debts handed over and ensure submissions are made for bad debts. Responding to e-mails and ensuring filing is completed. Compile and reconcile payment of revenue to NRF. Submit documents to National Treasury and other institutions. Execute all financial processes with respect to Accounts Receivable.

Where to send your application

for the position of State Accountant: Accounts Receivable must be emailed to: Recruitment26-79@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Nompumelelo Maimela Tel No: (012) 406 1703

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 6 October 2026.

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