Divisional Head: Budget & Financial Reporting at Amathole District Municipality

• TASK Grade 17]
• Inclusive salary package: R1 276 200.00 - R1 535 712 p.a] [Basic salary scale: R808 044.00-R1 635 804.00 p.a.]
• [First preference will be given to Coloureds, Indians, Whites and People with Disabilities.]
• Requirements include Grade 12; A Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting or relevant qualification;
• Postgraduate/ Honours in Finance/ Accounting will be an added advantage. Accreditation with professional Accounting body e.g. SAICA, ACCA etc.; 5 years' relevant experience; a code B driver's license.

Duties include:

• Participating in collaboration with the Municipal Manager and Portfolio head, in the establishment of the department's vision, goals, objectives and policies; managing the divisional finances and controls budgets;
• renders support in the administrative management of the financial systems of the municipality; acting as custodian of the municipality's financial information systems and ensuring adequate internal controls are in place;
• operationally manager investments portfolios held by the municipality and VAT processes; compiles and submits reports; managing the panning, preparation and submission of Annual Financial Statements and Consolidated Annual Financial Statements; managing and controlling the compilation of the audit working paper file and audit and assurance activities; building and maintains relationships with stakeholders on behalf of the municipality.
• Oversee the preparations of quarterly and Annual Financial Statements; Coordinate monthly and quarterly reports, prepare and review financial reports for executive management and council, ensure compliance with the MFMA, Municipality regulations, Treasury Circular and applicable accounting standards, manage the Municipality VAT function and ensure compliance with VAT act, Review and approve VAT reconciliation and VAT returns before submission to SARS.
• Ensure review of monthly GL; monitor VAT treatment of municipal transaction, contract, grants and capital projects, provide technical guidance to departments on VAT and taxation matters, identify opportunities to improve VAT recovering, liase with SARS, identify risks and implement mitigation measures, ensure compliance with internal control framework.