Accountant Budget at Lekwa Local Municipality

• Salary: R 537 207,47 per annum. Task Grade 13

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma/B Com with Financial accounting as a major subject.
• Certificate in Municipal Finance Management Programine (SAQA Qualification ID No.48965) will be added advantage 3-5 years relevant experience required in municipal budgeting process required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advance computer software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting standards, management accounting principles, MFMA, Municipal budget and reporting regulations and other applicable local govemment legislation
• Knowledge and understanding of municipal budgeting process and financial systems.

Key Performance Areas

• Assist with the compilation and implementation of the Municipality's Medium -Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) Develop, review and manage budget systems, processes and procedures to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Monitor developments and updates from National Treasury, Provincial Treasury and relevant local govemment institutions and implement budget reforms.
• Provide accurate and timely budget and management accounting reports.
• Disseminate budget-related information and provide support to municipal directorates.
• Assist departments with budget planning, reporting requirements and budget-related queries.
• Manage and maintain computerized financial systems to ensure the availability of reliable and up-to-date financial information.
• Prepare documentation for budget workshops, public participation processes and council budget meetings.
• Capture approved budgets on the financial systein and implement authorised amendments.
• Analyse monthly hudget perforatance and distribute budget reports to departments.
• Assist with the preparation and compilation of adjustment budgets and mid-year budget assessments.
• Musilor section performance and ensure achievement of departmental objectives.
• Lase with internal and external auditors and respond to audit queries.
• Maintain adequate sudit trails and supporting documentation.
• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual budget and financial reports.
• Support internal and external audits by addressing auditor enquiries und providing the necessary financial documentation

Inherent requirements

• Sound and professional interpersonal skills
• Ability to give attention to detail
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong sense of responsibility within a team.

Closing Date: 2026-08-17