Accountant: Debt Collection_ MN 3696/24 at Midvaal Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12. 
• National Diploma in Finance, Accounting or Equivalent NQF level 6. 
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Valid driver’s license. 
• Basic knowledge of applicable Local Government Legislation (e.g., MSA, MFMA, and other relevant laws). 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, proven management skills (including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, leadership, conceptual thinking, presentation, conflict management, attention to detail, and negotiation skills). 
• Project Management and Financial Management skills and experience. 
• Knowledge of financial systems and financial reporting. -Competent in interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. 
• Strong background in debt collection within the context of local government. 
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in debt collection preferably within Local Government Authority.

DUTIES

• Monthly statistics by checking and updating statistics e.g. Debtor age analysis. 
• Supervise the balancing of the legal fee vote number. 
• Supervising and managing Debt Collection, and ensure proper adherence to relevant Legislative Frameworks, e.g. Credit Control Policy, Indigent Policy, etc. 
• Oversee the following: Final notices for arrears. Cut off lists. Handover lists. 
• Supervision of Indigent administration. 
• Reporting to Councillors about arrears in their respective wards. 
• Debit of legal fees. 
• Compile the monthly report on outstanding balances of: Councillors’ accounts. Personnel accounts. RSA accounts. 
• Perform any other related ad hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management from time to time.