Manager: Financial Reporting at Lekwa Local Municipality

•  Salary: R785 128.94 per annum Task Grade 16

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field at National Qualifications Framework (NQF Level 7).
• Compliance with the minimum competency levels as prescribed by the Government Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007 is essential.
• Experience working in a public service or local government environment.
• Proven experience in the use of Caseware and MunSoft financial management systems for financial reporting, preparation of annual financial statements, reconciliations, and related financial processes.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior position within a financial accounting or financial reporting environment.
• Detailed knowledge of Accounting, Generally Recognised Accounting Practices (GRAP).
• Knowledge of relevant legislation,
• Knowledge and/or understanding of Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and regulations,
• Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Public Service Regulations.
• Advanced computer literacy
• Valid Driver's License

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reporting eg for Council, Audit Committee, AFS and National Treasury.
• Compile monthly reports for management e.g. for Council, Audit Committee, AFS und National Treasury.
• Interpret financial results for management information und for performance measurement.
• Prepare the interim and annual financial statements including supporting schedules for the year-end audit.
• Develop and implement Annual Financial Statement preparation plan.
• Liaise with all-relevant stakeholders in terms of Annual Financial Statement requirements.
• Prepare financial reporting system files.
• Facilitate the preparation and continuous review of the Annual Financial Statements prior and during the audit period.
• Identify key risk arcas and maintain risk register, implement mitigating actions.
• Develop systems to identity and assess potential risks involved in the financial reporting.
• Liaise with auditors and manage audit process.
• Monitor and ensure that all financial processes and daily financial activities are performed in accordance with approved financial policies, procedures, applicable legislation, and internal control measures to support a clean audit outcome
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the General Ledger through the review, reconciliation, and approval of General Ledger balances and supporting reconciliations

Inherent requirements

• Research and report writing capability
• Sound and professional interpersonal skills
• Ability to give attention to detail.
• Administrative, and organizational skills
• Problem Solving Skills Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong sense of responsibility
• Decision making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relations
• Ability to function effectively within a team

Closing Date: 2026-08-17