Senior State Accountant: Cash Flow Management

Overview

Senior State Accountant managing cash flow, bank statements, and financial allocations for Government Pensions Administration Agency.

Requirements

• A relevant 3-year National Diploma/Degree in the Finance field or equivalent qualification (at least 360 credits).
• Minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience within the Financial Accounting environment of which 2 years is in a supervisory role or 5 years appropriate experience within the Financial Accounting environment.
• Computer literacy that includes the working knowledge of MS Office products.
• Knowledge of Public Finance and management Act.
• Knowledge of Government Employees Pension Rules and Legislations.
• Knowledge of Financial Accounting.
• Knowledge of General ledger bookkeeping.
• Analytical thinking.
• Customer relations.
• Problem solving skills.
• Communications skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work accurately and independently. Honesty/integrity. Hardworking.
• Attention to detail.

Duties

• The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Support Cash Flow Management.
• Send daily PMG bank statements to relevant units for allocations.
• Daily review of receipts and debits reports to ensure that all allocations are done.
• Review of cash flow transactions recorded in CIVPEN per monthly bank statements.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations on all GEPF accounts.
• Process journal entries.
• Review daily cash flow movements, transfers between banks and PIC, and recording thereof.
• Prepare monthly intercompany balances reconciliation between funds (GEPF, AIPF, TEPF, VOTE).
• Assist in the provision of information required by auditors.
• Liaise and interact with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure Cash Flow Planning, Monitoring and Reporting.
• Review monthly cash flow projections and variances.
• Prepare quarterly reporting on GEPF Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance (i.e. investments and disinvestments of funds).
• Assist in the preparation of the annual cash flow projections and Prepare monthly reporting on PMG bank balances to National Treasury Support in cash flow related projects.
• Assist in the execution of cash flow related reports and projects.
• Supervision of the staff.
• Allocate work according to skills and competencies of subordinates.
• Manage staff performance.
• Develop, train and coach.
• Maintain discipline and ensure that subordinates are informed about changes in work environment or management decisions.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mapule Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 399 2639 Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za

Notes

Effective from 19 June 2026, the GPAA now utilises an e-Recruitment System which means all applicants must login/register to apply for positions, we only accept e-Recruitment online applications. The applicant’s profile on the e Recruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note. Certain documentation will still be required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, ID, etc., however these documents need not be certified at point of application, however certification will be required prior to attending the interview. The candidate must agree to the following: Shortlisted candidates must avail themselves for a virtual or in-person panel interview at a date and time determined by the GPAA. Please note: 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. 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. MANAGEMENT ECHELON