Assistant Director: Pay Office/Expenditure _ MN4076/26 at Midvaal Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12. Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Valid drivers’ licence. Meet MFMA minimum competency requirements or qualify for dispensation.  Knowledge of Payday Payroll system and Solar (BCX) System will be an added advantage. 

DUTIES

• Manage and oversee the Creditors and Payroll functions within the Expenditure Division. Ensure accurate and timely processing of payments, including EFT payments, and ensure all payments are uploaded to the bank and fully processed. Ensure creditors’ reconciliations are completed monthly. Ensure monthly updating and balancing of the retention register. Administer and maintain the municipal payroll system. Responsible for ensuring that all new appointments, resignations, promotions, acting allowances, banking detail updates, and capturing of longservice days sold are processed accurately and timeously. Responsible for updating all salary increases approved by SALGA and upper limits as legislated for Municipal Councillors and Senior Managers (Section 56) remuneration packages in accordance with the Government Gazette. Responsible for accruals at yearend, including long service, postretirement benefits, leave, and creditors. Submit VAT returns, balance the VAT201, and ensure submission to SARS. Create thirdparty appointments (IT88A), process salary deductions, reconcile EMP201 and EMP501 submissions, and submit to SARS. Ensure compliance with the MFMA, applicable legislation, policies, and internal financial controls.
• Compile and manage the salary budget and monitor expenditure trends. Reconcile suspense accounts and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records. Submit statutory returns, including VAT and IRP5s, within prescribed deadlines. Process and resolve queries related to payments, salaries, creditors, and financial transactions. Manage and control a confidential filing system to safeguard information pertaining to financial transactions. Supervise, develop, and manage the performance of staff within the section. Contribute to the development and implementation of operational and business plans. Prepare and submit financial and management reports as required. Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure effective communication within the section and across departments. Perform any other related ad hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management from time to time.