State Accountant: Accounts Receivable

Department

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Location

Head Office (Pretoria), Gauteng

Salary

R338 106 per annum

Closing date

See advert

Reference number

2026/357

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number 2026/357.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date. Late applications are not considered.

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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 Receivab

Enquiries

Nompumelelo Maimela Tel No: (012) 406 1703

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 35 of 2026.