Deputy Director: Municipal Accounting and Asset Management at Free State Provincial Treasury

Requirements:

• A three year degree or diploma in Accounting, Economics, Municipal/Public Finance or equivalent qualification with Accounting as a major subject and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in an accounting environment of which three (3) years should have been on an Assistant Director/junior management level.

Duties:

• Promote adherence to Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP) standards and timeous submission of credible financial statements. Report on compliance to National / Provincial Treasury reforms. Report on the readiness of municipalities to compile annual financial statements (AFS). Review and report on the quality of annual financial statements submitted.
• Promote the improvement of audit outcomes in municipalities. Provide accounting services and support to promote sound financial management in municipalities. Support monitoring and compliance with accounting and asset management. Manage the resources of the Sub-directorate to ensure effective and efficient operations