City of Tshwane is classified as a Category A Grade 6 urban municipality by the Municipal Demarcation Board in terms of section 4 of the Local Government Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (Act 117 of 1998). The Municipality was established on 5 December 2000 through the integration of various municipalities and councils that had previously served the greater Pr...
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Senior Specialist: Financial Advisory and Funds Transfer Services
An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Accounting, Financial Management or any other study field related to the position
At least eight years’ working experience in a financial environment
Managerial experience will be an added advantage
Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
A valid Code B driving licence
Computer literacy
Advanced SAP proficiency or advanced knowledge of municipal financial systems will be added advantage
Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
Primary functions
Provide a financial comments and advisory service
Analyse information as requested to determine the effect on the budget
Assist with the development of alternative financial plans with the vision and interests of the City and communities in mind
Assist the director with formulating and implementing new financial policies
Identify shortcomings in procedures and activities on a continuous basis and suggest improvements
Suggest improvements regarding the cost-effective application of financial resources at corporate level
Help to collate data and information to build a database from which management information can be generated
Assist with determining the impact of departmental planned projects on the operating budget, such as repairs and maintenance
Advise departments on the use of their budget, as well as the application and transfer of funds
Write financial comments on reports of all departments
Conduct budget adjustments and fund transfers
Provide draft guidelines to departments on legislative and other statutory requirements to ensure accountability, efficiency and economy
Ensure that procedures and processes are in place in line with guidelines and the Council-approved Budget Policy
Ensure the recording of all fund transfers
Provide corporate financial training
Assist with financial training on an ad hoc basis to all tiers of personnel in the City
Monitor and approve correct statistics
Serve on various working committees within the City
Plan the functions and activities of the functional unit
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