Accountant: Budget & Financial Reporting at Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority - LGSETA

Ref no.: ACB&FR/001

POSITION OBJECTIVE / JOB STATEMENT

Brief summary of the main purpose of the job and the primary reason for its existence, scope and range of action.

Accountant: Budget & Financial will be responsible for providing budget and financial reporting services within LGSETA which includes overseeing the reporting cycle within organisation and reporting to the manager: Financial Management and reporting, maintenance, and compilation of the budget and remaining update and informing others within finance of relevant statutory changes.

Job Requirements:

• B-degree in accounting or budget management,
• Completed SAICA article, Honours in Accounting would serve s an added advantage.
• 4-6 years related experience in accounting and / financial management experience related to the budgeting, reporting forecasting, document management and compliance to financial standards and regulations

Key performance areas:

• Drive compliance of budget planning and reporting functions to statutory requirements GAAP/PFMA.
• Monitor that all accounts are correctly and timeously prepared
• Ensures financial records are safely maintained and stored according to LGSETA policies and financial regulations.
• All budget and reporting transactions captured and attended to, for month end closure routine
• Ensure accuracy of balance sheet items as compared to reconciliations of previous month and examine unusual movements
• Review with managers and make necessary budget adjustments
• Provide the manager with a detailed analysis as requested
• Make suggestions on improving use of departmental budget
• Ensure accurate budget records are maintained and safely stored according to LGSETA policies.
• Create and maintain adequate information back up for budgeting and reporting purposes