To render timeous and responsive service delivery to clients through the promotion of efficient, effective and transparent economic use of provincial resources and ensuring the alignment of strategic plans and budget to Provincial Growth and Development Strategy.
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A minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting environment. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES :
Promote the understanding and implementation of accounting standards (GRAP), review and provide feedback on the quality of Annual Financial Statements. Provide support to municipalities on the preparation / compilation of annual financial statement.
Provide feedback to the Deputy Director on the assessed draft and in-year financial statements. Advice stakeholders on accounting practice and compile document/ presentations for discussion on various topics related accounting on various sessions/ forums. Support the monitoring and compliance with the financial accounting reporting requirements. Train clients on accounting frameworks, standards, guidelines and transversal accounting policies through forums.
Monitor the submissions of audit reports, management letters and audit action plans. Analyse, monitor, support and report on the implementation of the audit actin plans. Report on the annual and oversight reports are tabled timeously as required by the MFMA. Support municipalities in resolving audit queries through the attendance of audit steering committee meetings and correspondence.
Support on the preparations of the Audit File. Monitor and evaluate AFS preparation action plan. Provide technical support on financial management and accounting. Conduct research on technical GRAP Issues that affect the municipalities to provide clear guidance, application and direction.
Participate in Accounting Standard Board, Public Sector Accounting Forums on the new/ update on accounting forums. Support the implementation of financial management support programs where municipalities lack skills and capacity. Analyse audit reports, management letters and audit implementation plan to identity financial management strategies.
Analyse and report on progress on the implementation of the AFS/ Accounting queries. Assist in Monitoring, supporting and reporting on related modules in the Financial Management Capability Maturity Model. Verification of Annual Financial Statements against the submitted PRAUD and AUDA data strings.
Follow up on outstanding data strings (PRAUD and AFS). Coordinate the process of alignment of AUD data strings and AFS. Communicate to municipalities on the differences. Provide guidance and support as required.