Accountant Creditors at Walter Sisulu Municipality

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Grade 12, 
• National Diploma in Accounting/Local Government Finance, Cost Management Accounting/Auditing or any relevant qualification 
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Local Government.
• Compliance with the relevant Minimum Competency Levels for Financial Officials as prescribed will be an added advantage 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Recording, executing and reporting creditors, adhoc payments transactions and EFT payments on system  Performing Accurate timeous payment of council’s creditors according to the approved budget and in compliance with all the council’s policies and Municipal Finance Management Act and other relevant legislation Administering bank statements, handle month end and year end procedures, control integration of creditors with ledger, reconciliations, balance records  Responding to audit queries, financial/statistical reports, computerised systems requirements and maintenance Ensuring VAT compliance and perform monthly VAT reconciliations Disseminating information and guidance with relation to performance management of the human capital of the Section  Controlling procedural administrative requirements, record keeping and reporting deadlines associated with the functionality Keeping abreast of developments, legislative changes, emerging trends and latest technologies in the profession. Provide support to year end process and clearing of exception in Trial Balance General Ledger management and analysis monthly and quarterly. Reconcile exceptions on the GL and TB and prepare required correcting journals · Assist with Mid-Year and Annual Financial Statements· Ensure compliance with Municipal Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations· Implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting and analysis· Assist with development of the Audit File for Financial Statements· Assist with the development of Audit action plan