Assistant Director: Technical Advisory Services at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12/NQF level 4 plus BCompt/BCom (Accounting Science) degree with completed articles plus 3 - 4 years post articles;
• 6 - 8 years’ experience in the compilation, analysis and interpretation of financial statements And or relevant experience in accounting and financial reporting in either public or private sector;
• 2 – 3 years /managerial experience in the compilation and BCompt (Honours), or BCom
• Honours degree in Accounting Science, CA (SA), AGA (SA) ACCA, CIMA, professional
• Accounting / finance qualification will be preferred;
• Experience in Financial reporting software/system;
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Primary Function:

• Provide technical advisory services and oversight to the municipality and municipal entities on accounting and financial reporting matters including analysis of the City’s consolidated financial information that promote compliance with the provisions of MFMA and related norms and standards.

Key Performance Areas:

• Technical Advisory services;
• Management functions policies and procedures such as year end and interim consolidated reporting processes;
• Ensure that consolidated annual financial statements are produced and reported;
• Ensure that monthly management accounts are produced and reported;
• Ensure that all inter/intra company transaction and balances are confirmed on a monthly basis;
• Management of the years end audit process;
• Administration management;
• Liaise with other internal departments and entities within COJ other tiers of government regulating bodies and external consultants;
• Control, consolidate, analyses and submit various reliable reports;
• Manage all aspects of finance in the control of the Legal Sub Directorate, including but not limited to, revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities, in accordance with the legislative framework as well as the with the City’s polices procedures;
• Comply with all relevant legislative framework including the City’s code of Ethics manage and mitigate risk effectively

Leading Competencies:

• Computer literacy on SAP (Finance);
• MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Report writing skills;
• Communication (verbal and written), presentation, interpersonal and management skills;
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial information;
• Accountability;
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills;
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure, and the ability to prioritise.

Core Competencies:

• Understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Generally
• Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP);
• Understanding of Municipal Finance Management Act and other National Treasury regulations;
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused;
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism;
• Impact and Influence according to City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.

Deadline:11th November,2025