Senior Professional Officer at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• A BCom or equivalent level qualification with Accounting as a major subject
• At least five (5) to eight (8) years’ relevant experience
• In depth knowledge of relevant financial legislation applicable to local government, Council policies and procedures
• SAP FI/CO and PPM knowledge will be advantageous
• Computer literacy in MS Office software (Excel, etc.)
• Good communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to work under tight timeframes with various deadlines.

Key Performance Areas

• Advise, assist and support line departments in respect of the preparation and compilation of annual operating budget as well as adjustment budgets in accordance with legislative requirements
• Advise, assist and support line departments in respect of budgetary control and monitoring procedures in accordance with statutory and internal requirements
• Advise on and ensure implementation of budgetary control policies and procedures by line departments in order to comply with statutory, internal requirements and to maintain integrity of the operating budget
• Analyse and provide financial information required for internal and legislative reporting in accordance with prescribed legislation National or Provincial guidelines and Organisational requirements
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required within the Operating Budget Branch and Budget Departm