Senior State Accountant: Accounts Receivables

About

Permanent College Council Level 08 accounts-receivable post at Northlink TVET College Central Office. Requires a relevant accounting or financial-management diploma/degree, at least three years' relevant financial experience, computer literacy and a valid driver's licence. Salary: R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). Terms of service: Permanent: College Council. Reference: NLC/162/2026. Duty station: Northlink TVET College (Central Office).

How to apply

Email Careers7@northlink.co.za, quoting the post and relevant reference number in the subject line, with one PDF document per application; or hand deliver to Central Office, 80 Voortrekker Road, Bellville, 7530. Submit a dated, signed and initialled new Z83 form and comprehensive CV.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff.
• Manage and monitor all accounts receivable transactions and ensure that outstanding amounts are collected on time.
• Maintain accurate student and other debtor accounts and ensure that balances are correctly recorded and updated.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts receivable and prepare accurate financial reports for management.
• Follow up on outstanding debts, issue statements and reminders and implement approved debt recovery procedures.
• Ensure that all receipts and payments are correctly recorded, allocated and processed in accordance with Student debtor’s policy and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, Treasury Regulations, college policies and procedures and maintain effective internal controls over receivables.
• Approve all Student Refunds for payment.
• Provide input in the preparation and compilation of Annual Financial Statements.
• Ensure effective management and utilisation of allocated resources.
• Implement internal controls and contribute to the development of processes, procedures and policies within the management accounting portfolio.

Qualifications

• National Diploma/ Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Accounting/Financial Management or Management Accounting or a relevant qualification.
• Minimum of (three) 3 years’ experience in a financial environment or related field.
• Experience in using Management Information System (MIS) will be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service financial legislations, processes, procedures, Treasury Regulations, Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Income Tax laws, SARS Regulations, Financial Manual, PSA, PSR etc.
• Numerical aptitude with a focus on accuracy and detail in analysis and calculations.
• Knowledge of financial accounting procedures, methods and principles established for the processing of financial transactions.
• Experience in the TVET College sector will be an added advantage.
• Computer Literacy.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to supervise staff, resolve financial discrepancies, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality and work effectively under pressure.
• Good understanding of debtors’ management, invoicing, receipts, allocations, reconciliations and outstanding accounts.
• Knowledge of financial management principles, accounting procedures, internal controls and applicable government financial requirements.
• Ability to monitor outstanding debts, follow up on overdue accounts, manage collections and maintain accurate debtor records.
• Ability to prepare, review and analyse accounts receivable reports, reconciliation and financial information.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.