Accountant Expenditure at Sekhukhune District Municipality

REQUIREMENTS: 

• A relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B Com with financial accounting as a major subject. Computer literacy: Ms Office. 

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-5 Years relevant experience required. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND UNDERSTANDING: 

• Working knowledge and experience of applicable local government legislation (e.g. MSA, MFMA, and others as applicable). 

SUMMARY OF CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Aware of and able to apply the principles of GRAP; 
• Calculates and interprets basic accounting ratios; 
• Understands the limitations of accounting data as a basis for management action; 
• Uses techniques such as time series and index numbers to interpret accounting data; 
• Monitors and controls cash receipts and payments in compliance with cash management policies; 
• Evaluates different debt collection methods.