BUDGET AND REPORTING MANAGER at Richmond Municipality

Requirements:

• A Matric A BCom Degree or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or equivalent A valid driver's license Must demonstrate knowledge and experience in municipal finance/accounting Fully computer literate (MS Office: MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint)
• 5 years' or more relevant experience including 3 years' at supervisory level Must have obtained or be pursuing the Competency Levels qualifications (CPMD, MFMP) as prescribed by Municipal Minimum Competency Regulations 2007.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and coordination of the Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework, ensuring full alignment with the Integrated Development Plan and Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan
• Drive the annual budget process across all Directorates, including issuance of budget guidelines, facilitation of budget workshops, and consolidation of departmental submissions Ensure the budget is funded and credible through detailed cash flow analysis, revenue projections, and alignment with treasury norms Implement the approved budget through vote control, allocation of funds, and enforcement of spending limits in line with cash-backed principles
• Monitor and control budget implementation through monthly and quarterly analysis of revenue, expenditure, and cash flow performance Prepare and submit statutory in-year reports, including Section 71 reports in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission Analyse financial and non-financial performance against approved budgets and service delivery targets, and recommend corrective actions where required Manage budget adjustments, including the compilation of adjustment budgets, virement processes, and realignment of funding
• Oversee the preparation of budget-related council reports, including draft budget, final budget, and adjustment budget documentation Develop, implement, and maintain budgeting policies, procedures, and internal controls in line with National Treasury guidelines and best practice Coordinate and monitor grant funding, ensuring compliance with the Division of Revenue Act and all conditions attached to grants Support the preparation of Annual Financial Statements by ensuring alignment between budget, actuals, and financial reporting disclosures
• Ensure accurate mSCOA alignment between the budget, general ledger, and reporting structures Provide strategic financial analysis to support decision-making by the Chief Financial Officer, Municipal Manager, and Council Lead and manage the budget and reporting unit, including performance management, capacity building, and continuous improvement of systems and processes Drive audit readiness by ensuring completeness of supporting documentation, resolving audit queries, and implementing audit action plans.