The George Municipality is the second largest municipality, in terms of population, in the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is situated in the Garden Route District of the province.
The municipality serves 294 929 people from 85 931 households (Statistics SA 2023) across 28 wards including Uniondale and Wilderness – with service hinterlands ge...
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A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B Com with financial accounting as a major subject (Attach transcript).
2-5 years’ relevant experience
Code B License
Computer literacy
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
STATUTORY FRAMEWORK, POLICY AND PROCEDURES: Ensure all actions, interpretations and policies and procedure are within the latest legislative requirements and prescripts, also adapting to the findings and interpretations of the Auditor General.
ASSET FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION: Operating and Finance Leases, Intangible Assets, Heritage Assets, Investment Property, Financing Function - Ensure assets are accounted for in the correct financial manner as per accounting specifications.
ASSET MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL: Disposal / Write-off , Verification and Transfers, Additions to the FAR, Data Capturing - Ensure the safeguarding of all municipal assets and account for the use and location of such assets.
MOVEABLE / INVENTORY ASSET MANAGEMENT: Oversee the process of tracking, monitoring and managing all non-Fixed asset items to ensure they are accounted for.
FINANCIAL YEAR-END PROCESS: Ensuring accurate financial information is supplied timeously for inclusion in the Annual Financial Statements to paint a true picture of the financial position of the organisation.
PROJECT / BUSINESS PLANS: Assist the Director: Finance in executing his fiduciary duties with regard to total Project Planning by ensuring the type, reason, source, method, timing and funding source is known for all future projects before they are approved.
RECORD MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION CONTROL & REPORTS: Necessary information regarding asset related aspects must be conveyed to all relevant parties in a clear and uniform manner whilst the recording of methods used, and decisions made is crucial in creating continuity over time
COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTION: Ensure that information, advice and opinions relevant to the functionality is communicated through the various mediums and accurately interpreted through the provision of adequate and clear explanation and facts.
AD-HOC DEPARTMENTAL & DIRECTORATE FUNCTIONS: The Asset Management Unit forms part of the Financial Statements department and ultimately the bigger Finance Directorate. Certain directorate or departmental responsibilities may from time-to-time spill over and require contributions from others such as the Assets Section.
SUPERVISION / STAFF PERFORMANCE: Staff must be entrusted with tasks so as to contribute to personal growth and development and lead to an up-skilled labour force within the municipality.
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