Senior State Accountant (Salaries) – Office of the Public Service Commission
Closing Date: October 16, 2023, 15:45 pm
Reference Number: SSA: S/08/2023
Salary: R359,517 per annum (Level 08), plus benefits
Location: National Office, Pretoria
Requirements:
- A 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma (NQF6)/ Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) or equivalent) with a major in Taxation and Financial Accounting up to the third-year level.
- Minimum of 2-5 years working experience in Salary and PAYE Administration, Debtors Administration, Balance Reconciliation, and financial accounting.
- Extensive knowledge and experience (2-5 years) of BAS and PERSAL systems and the Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA), including the public service and private sector.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and Financial Management.
- Knowledge of other Public Service procedures and prescripts applicable to your area of work.
- High level of computer literacy (Microsoft Excel and Word).
- Skills: Ability to interpret and apply financial policies, apply technical/professional skills, accept responsibility, produce high-quality work, and have strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- A Valid driver’s license (with the exception of disabled applicants).
Duties:
- Oversee and authorise all salary-related payment transactions on PERSAL and BAS Systems.
- Process local and foreign travel advances and claims on PERSAL.
- Clear all PERSAL exceptions.
- Reconcile and report on the state of salary-related suspense accounts.
- Compile monthly PERSAL-BAS reconciliation.
- Oversee all SARS-related PAYE matters and returns, including e-filing reconciliation.
- Manage, reconcile, and collect debtors properly and make follow-ups where necessary.
- Ensure that payroll reports are distributed and certified correctly and timely as regulated.
- Control over filing and safekeeping of salary-related documents.
- Supervise the work performance of subordinates.
Enquiries:
Mr. DJ Fabricius Tel No: (012) 352 1080
How to Apply:
Forward your application, stating the relevant reference number to: The Director-General, Office of the Public Service Commission, Private Bag X121, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver at Commission House, Office Park Block B, 536 Francis Baard Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.
For Attention: Mr. M Mabuza
This Senior State Accountant role in the Office of the Public Service Commission offers an opportunity for qualified individuals with financial and accounting expertise to contribute to the efficient administration of salaries and related financial matters in the public sector. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date of October 16, 2023.
