state accountant, Ref No. MPDOH/APR/26/175

Senior Certificate plus 3 years experience OR a Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Administration, or Public Management

3 years relevant experience in Government Salary Administration and Financial Accounting

• Deep understanding of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations
• Proficiency in PERSAL and Basic Accounting System (BAS)
• Advanced skills in SARS eFiling and SARS e@syFile
• Strong financial management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with high integrity
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word
• Team leadership and supervisory skills
• Valid driver's license.

• Check and authorize salary-related transactions including overtime, sessional allowances, and advances
• Control the instating of garnishee orders and the cancellation of voluntary deductions (e.g., insurance policies)
• Authorize local and foreign travel and subsistence (T&S) claims
• Oversee the monthly distribution and filing of PERSAL Item Analysis reports to financial institutions
• Clear, reconcile, and report on salary-related ledger accounts
• Manage leave and lump sum payments and compile monthly BAS/PERSAL interface reconciliations
• Resolve PERSAL exceptions on the Basic Accounting System (BAS)
• Manage debtor control by checking salary-related debt calculations and documenting debt transactions
• Manage Departmental PAYE, including recalculation of Income Tax and monthly EMP201/annual EMP501 submissions via SARS eFiling and e@syFile
• Handle SARS tax directives and the issuance/reissuance of IRP5 certificates
• Supervise subordinate performance, maintain office discipline, and manage functional enquiries.