Senior State Accountant Financial Accounting (x2) – Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (2 posts available), Ref No. DEDAT 41/2025 (WCG250731-5)
Closing Date
2025/09/08
Reference Number
WCG250731-5
Tracking Number DEDAT 41/2025
Job Title Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (2 posts available), Ref No. DEDAT 41/2025
Department Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Salary level 8
Enquiries Mr N Kagee at (021) 483 0160
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform, supervise and review the implementation of financial accounting systems and
procedures in line with the relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and departmental policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (or equivalent qualification)with Financial Accounting or Economics as a major; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience required in a Financial Accounting or similar working environment.

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas
Control and management of miscellaneous and transfer payments; Preparation of financial statements and reporting; Collection and recording of revenue and petty cash control; Management of journals; People management.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Financial background (Public Sector Finance recommended; Accounting principles; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); National Treasury Regulations (NTR); Division of Revenue Act; Departmental instructions and delegations; Basic Accounting Systems; Compilation of Annual Financial Statements; It will be advantageous to have a financial background in Public Sector Finance; Prescripts / circulars, legislation and guidelines issued by National / Provincial Treasury.

Skills needed: Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Presentation; Problem solving; Conflict resolution; People management; Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration
R 397 116 – R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)

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Senior State Accountant Financial Accounting (x2)
Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism
R 397 116
Cape Town
8 September 2025