SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Department of Health and Wellness · Head Office
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- PSC 37/290
- Salary band
- R 413 001
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Health and Wellness Directorate: Financial Accounting Location: Head Office, Cape Town Salary: R413 001 per annum Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent in Accounting/Auditing, or any other relevant qualification inclusive of Financial Accounting III. Experience: Appropriate experience in an accounting environment and preparation of financial statements. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid code B/EB driver’s licence and willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Practical experience with compilation of Financial Statements. Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Excel spreadsheets, report writing and drafting of Word documents, MS PowerPoint presentations), Analytical and presentation skills. Working experience of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/ or International Standards on Auditing. Knowledge of Modified Cash Standard (MCS) and/or Generally Recognised Accounting. Practice (GRAP) Standards. Duties: Overall assessment of AFS Template and analysis of the Modified Cash Standard. Compilation of Interim and Annual Financial Statements and assist with implementation/compliance iro AFS Disclosure Notes inputs. Provide guidance/advice around accounting issues iro AFS. Research, analyse and compile implementation plans iro Accounting standards. Compliance: 203 Monthly/quarterly disclosure/financial reporting. Research, analyse and interpret accounting information. Project Management. Supervisory functions. Application instructions: (Excel spreadsheets, report writing and drafting of Word documents, MS PowerPoint presentations), Analytical and presentation skills. Working experience of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/ or International Standards on Auditing. Knowledge of Modified Cash Standard (MCS) and/or Generally Recognised Accounting. Practice (GRAP) Standards. Enquiries: Mr MN Davids Tel No: (021) 483-3176 Notes: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short-listed candidates may be required to do a computer literacy test and presentation as part of the evaluation process. Closing Date: 2026-10-30T17:00:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent in Accounting/Auditing, or any other relevant qualification inclusive of Financial Accounting III
- ✓Experience: Appropriate experience in an accounting environment and preparation of financial statements
- ✓Inherent requirements of the job: A valid code B/EB driver’s licence and willingness to travel
- ✓Competencies (knowledge/skills): Practical experience with compilation of Financial Statements
- ✓Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Excel spreadsheets, report writing and drafting of Word documents, MS PowerPoint presentations), Analytical and presentation skills
- ✓Working experience of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/ or International Standards on Auditing
- ✓Knowledge of Modified Cash Standard (MCS) and/or Generally Recognised Accounting
- ✓Practice (GRAP) Standards
Key responsibilities
- •Overall assessment of AFS Template and analysis of the Modified Cash Standard
- •Compilation of Interim and Annual Financial Statements and assist with implementation/compliance iro AFS Disclosure Notes inputs
- •Provide guidance/advice around accounting issues iro AFS
- •Research, analyse and compile implementation plans iro Accounting standards
- •Compliance: 203 Monthly/quarterly disclosure/financial reporting
- •Research, analyse and interpret accounting information
- •Project Management
- •Supervisory functions
About Department of Health
The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.
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