Accountant Financial System Administration at Lekwa Local Municipality

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

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma/B Degree in Financial Information System or an equivalent qualification at NQF 6/7 Certificate in Municipal Finance Management (SAQA Qualification ID No.48965) will be an added advantage. 3-5 years' relevant experience in financial systems administration
• Grade 12
• Knowledge of mSCOA, GIRAP and municipal financial systems (eg. Munsoft) will be an added advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advance computer software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Key Performance Areas

• Review the effectiveness of the Financial Systems, usage and identifying issues
• Troubleshooting and fixing finance related system issues.
• Testing and analyzing the functionality of Financial Systems.
• Managing system upgrades with the IT department.
• Ensure integration of sub systems (Payroll, Venting, Valuation, (ils etc.) into the Core Financial System.
• Designing and implementing internal system controls (preventative and detective) to provide quality assurance over financial dulu. Reviewing and maintaining all financial system policies and procedures.
• Train employees on how to interact and interpret data for accounting purposes.
• System Administrator (grant employees' access to the system & periodically view access).
• Perform Financial System month end & year end closure.
• Customize internal control and hardware to adjust how an IT system operates within the Municipality's infrastructure

Inhereal requirements

• Sound and professional interpersonal skills
• Ability to give attention to detail
• Supervision Skills 
• Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong sense of responsibility
• Decision making skills

Closing Date: 2026-08-17