Accountant: Annual Financial Statements (AFS) at Emalahleni Municipality

Remuneration: TASK GRADE 12 of Category 2 Municipality R420 099,12 – R 545 311, 08 per annum. (Excluding Council’s Benefits)

JOB PURPOSE

• To coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the Municipality in accordance with GRAP and in compliance with the requirements of Provincial Treasury and MFMA.

REPORTING DIRECTLY TO MANAGER: BUDGET, REPORTING & AFS

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• National Diploma qualification in Commerce (NQF Level 6) with accounting as a major subject or equivalent finance qualification with Accounting III at NQF level 6.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years' experience in Municipal Annual Financial Statements preparation and accounting environment
• Be in possession of CPMD attainable within 18 months.
• Computer Literacy (MS Applications with Excel advanced.)
• Code EB Valid Driver's License.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Providing inputs into the planning processes, implements and maintain specific procedures, systems and controls associated with the budget and treasury functionality.
• Giving inputs into the development and reviewal of asset management and reporting plans in compliance with relevant legislation
• Providing inputs on specific aspects pertaining to the Annual Financial Statements (AFS), policies and processes, clarifying understanding and implementation approach outcomes and performance measures
• Coordinating activities and processes associated with preparation of monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and Annual Financial Statements in accordance with provisions of the MFMA and General Recognized Accounting Practice.
• Coordinating activities and processes associated with the audits by the Auditor General
• Coordinating activities and processes associated with the key accounts' reconciliations.