
State Accountant: Financial Statement And Debt Control
Salary or stipendR338 106 per annum
The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a State Accountant: Financial Statement And Debt Control. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/79, page 46
- Reference number
- HO 2026/11/76
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
- Centre
- National Head Office 47
- Directorate
- Financial Accounting
What you will need
- Knowledge of BAS.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes: Strong data analysis, problem solving, effective communication, presentation and report writing skills.
- Sound clerical, numeracy organisational and time management abilities.
- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act.
- Understanding of the Public Service legislative and regulatory framework.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, accountability and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Experience
An appropriate Degree/National Diploma in Finance related field with Accounting, Financial Management, Cost with Management Accounting as a major subject. 1-2 years relevant finance experience in Debt Management.
Driver's licence
Valid driver’s licence.
Skills and competencies
- Competencies And Attributes: Strong data analysis, problem solving, effective communication, presentation and report writing skills.
Key responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with the modified cash standards.
- Perform monthly debtor reconciliations and resolving reconciling items.
- Assist with debt collection processes to ensure timely recovery of outstanding debts.
- Ensure accurate and timeous recording of all debtor transactions in the appropriate accounts.
- Ensure that all transactions captured on BAS are authorised within prescribed timeframes.
- Maintain proper filing systems and safeguard debtor records for audit purposes.
- Perform daily administrative duties within the Debt Control section.
- Coordinate monthly stationery requirements for the section.
- Monitor monthly reports on the status of suspense accounts.
- Ensure reporting is compliant with section 32 of the PMFA by maintaining effective financial management and internal controls.
- Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets.
Additional details
- Grade: National
How to apply
- Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo
- Telephone: (012) 307 2174, (012) 305 8589
Please note
- Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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