Revenue and Property Rates – Accountant Billing (X2) at Msukaligwa Municipality

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent.
• National Diploma/ BCom (NQF Level 6/ Level 7) in Accounting, Internal Auditing, Taxation or equivalent qualification.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Municipal Financial Management Programme (MFMP)
• Valid Code B Driver's Licence.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2–3 years' relevant experience in Finance section (Revenue Billing).
• Experience in a Local Government environment will be an added advantage.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Good financial management and accounting skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.
• Good numerical and reconciliation skills.

KNOWLEDGE

• Sound knowledge of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act No. 56 of 2003).
• Knowledge of the Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000), particularly provisions relating to revenue management and customer care.
• Knowledge of municipal tariffs, rates and service charges.
• Knowledge of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) and municipal accounting principles.
• Knowledge of National Treasury Municipal Budget and Reporting Regulations.
• Understanding of municipal financial systems and billing software.

DUTIES

• Analysing and approving revenue recording processes referring to information detailed in supporting documentation and resolving deviations from procedures.
• Providing support with regards to the consolidation of Income transactional information to facilitate the production of Financial Statements.
• Preparing statistical reports depicting short to medium term cash flow trends inclusive of explanations to support specific deviations.
• Interacting with the internal/ external auditors and makes available information, supporting documentation and proofs of approval guiding specific recordings, adjustments and allocation of Account receivable transactions.
• Coordinates specific administrative and financial sequencies associated with tariffs.
• Administer and maintain the municipal billing system to ensure accurate and timely billing of all municipal services.
• Verify, process and reconcile consumer accounts, tariffs and billing transactions.
• Process billing corrections, rebates, reversals and account amendments in accordance with approved policies.
• Reconcile billing income to the General Ledger and investigate variances.