Manager- Payroll Reconciliation and Finance Compliance at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• B degree in Finance or Accounting
• Extensive managerial experience in Finance and Payroll environments of which eight (8) years should be at Senior Management level
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures and directives
• High degree of integrity
• Advanced knowledge of computer systems and procedures
• A valid driver’s licence (own vehicle).

Key Performance Areas

• Manage and control the City of Cape Town's Payroll for Councillors and Ward Forum Committee Members
• Manage and control the City of Cape Town's Payroll Reconciliations
• Formulate, implement and manage Integrated Risk Management for the City's Payroll Reconciliation and Finance Compliance
• Develop and implement policies and procedures in terms of relevant legislative requirements
• Manage the preparation of reports to MAYCO and Council

Manage and control the comparison of reconciliation schedules to general ledger accounts and approve the individual reconciliations and bank reconciliation

• Liaise with Councillors, Business Officials, National Department (COGTA) and SALGA to ensure that the Councillor's payroll is accurate and valid
• Manage and direct internal and external control measures for the City's Payroll Reconciliations
• Manage and conduct GAP analysis and audits in order to determine gaps and non-compliance
• Manage Human Resource functions such as staffing strategy, training and development, performance management and labour relations to ensure compliance with the City's policies
• Manage and coordinate the City's Travel Management to ensure compliance with the City's Travel Policy and promote clean audit.