Officer AFS at Moretele Local Municipality

Salary : R 444 139.92 – R 471 918.00 (Excluding benefits)

Minimum Requirements:

• NQF Level 6 (NQF Level 7 and above will be an advantage) in Accounting Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial reporting or accounting, preferably within a municipal or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards. (GRAP)
• Experience within financial statement preparation and external audits.
• Proficiency in accounting software (CaseWare), MS Office and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Dept understanding of mSCOA
• Valid Driver’s license

Key Performance Areas:

• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Prepare and analyze financial reconciliation against the Trial Bal and General Ledger as per the mSCOA.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Coordinate and manage the external audit process, including the preparation of audit schedules and responding to audit queries.
• Maintain and improve financial reporting systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and other relevant legislation.
• Provide financial analyses and insights to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns and reports.