SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: PROGRAMME 2.1 FINANCE REF NO: SSA/PR2.1/06-2P Programme 2.1 Finance Permanent The purpose of the role is: To coordinate, review and undertake the implementation of financial accounting systems and procedures for the National Treasury Funds.

A recognized National Diploma / Degree in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting Field or equivalent (at least 360 credits), with minimum of 3 years' experience in Finance Management Accounting of which 1-2 years should be in supervisory role or A recognized National Diploma / Degree in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting Field or equivalent (at least 360 credits), with minimum of 5years experience in Financial management/Accounting field. Computer literacy which includes a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards. Knowledge of Regulatory Reporting Requirements for Retirement Funds in SA. Knowledge of Pension Fund environment. Knowledge of Financial Accounting. Knowledge of Risk Management. Analytical skills. Communication and interpersonal skills. Problem solving skills. Ability to work in a team and independently. Time management. Attention to detail. Honesty and Integrity. Hard working. Openness to change.

The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Ensure supervision of financial processes. Prepare a monthly variance report to National Treasury. Support the undertakings of researches on latest trends on cash flow management related internal controls. Align internal controls with GPAA policies and Auditor General of South Africa’s strategic guidelines. Supervise continuous adherence to developed and approved internal controls. Support the undertaking of corrective measures on deviation to internal controls. Monitor General Ledger. Prepare reconciliations of General Ledger accounts. Provide financial reporting services. Preparation and provision of expenditure reports. Compile financial reports regarding turnaround times, documents processes and error rates. Perform end-of-day duties to ensure effective reporting, identification of issues. Evaluate financial documents. Undertake cash flow management processes. Monitor the recording of cash flow transactions. Ensure the undertakings of cash flow management risk analysis processes. Supervise the administration for audit queries on cash flow management. Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements for audits purposes; and, Assist with preparation of quarterly and interim financial statements required by the management of the relevant Funds. Provide quarterly inputs for organisational performance reporting. Preparation of monthly fund reports. Preparation of monthly administration reports. Undertake revenue, expenditure management and accounting work as required. Render debt management, monitoring, and reporting services. Ensure payment for goods and services, transfers, subsidies and reporting. Provide financial administration and accounting services (ledgers /journals, accounting and reporting interim and annual financial statements). Check monthly administration claims by GPAA to National Treasury and Department of Military Veterans. Preparation of monthly journals (BAS & CIVPEN) for National Treasury and Department of Military Veterans. Preparation of monthly advance request to National Treasury and Department of Military Veterans. Process financial data to produce financial information. Ensure that expenditure is in line with the budget and item provisioning. Facilitate the process of transfer payments / subsidy. Review the monthly determination, calculation and classification of Fund liabilities for the National Treasury Funds and Department of Military Veterans monthly. Assist with the coordination and compilation of the National Treasury Funds budget; Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Adjustment Budget in compliance with National Treasury guidelines.

Melusi Dhlamini Tel No: (012) 319 1058 [email protected]

To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It should be noted that the GPAA does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. For SMS positions, certain candidates may be required to undergo additional Psychometric Assessments. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, which include, but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the GPAA processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the GPAA within 6 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The candidate must take note: It is the GPAA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion / appointment will promote representativeness in line with the numerical targets as contained in GPAA’s Employment Equity Plan. Note: The GPAA reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on-hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. The GPAA is compliant with the requirements of POPIA.

PSV Circular 21 of 2026, Post 21/107