Accountant Jobs at Walter Sisulu Municipality

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Grade 12, 
• National Diploma in Accounting/Local Government Finance, Cost Management Accounting/Auditing or any relevant qualification 
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Local Government.
• Compliance with the relevant Minimum Competency Levels for Financial Officials as prescribed will be an added advantage 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Recording, executing and reporting creditors, adhoc payments transactions and EFT payments on system  Performing Accurate timeous payment of council’s creditors according to the approved budget and in compliance with all the council’s policies and Municipal Finance Management Act and other relevant legislation Administering bank statements, handle month end and year end procedures, control integration of creditors with ledger, reconciliations, balance records  Responding to audit queries, financial/statistical reports, computerised systems requirements and maintenance Ensuring VAT compliance and perform monthly VAT reconciliations Disseminating information and guidance with relation to performance management of the human capital of the Section  Controlling procedural administrative requirements, record keeping and reporting deadlines associated with the functionality Keeping abreast of developments, legislative changes, emerging trends and latest technologies in the profession. Provide support to year end process and clearing of exception in Trial Balance General Ledger management and analysis monthly and quarterly. Reconcile exceptions on the GL and TB and prepare required correcting journals · Assist with Mid-Year and Annual Financial Statements· Ensure compliance with Municipal Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations· Implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting and analysis· Assist with development of the Audit File for Financial Statements· Assist with the development of Audit action plan 

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REQUIREMENTS: 

• Grade 12, Bachelor’s Degree or /National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, or any relevant qualification related to Supply Chain.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management or related field, Code EB Driving Licence.
• Compliance with the relevant Minimum Competency Levels for Financial Officials as prescribed will be an added advantage 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Coordinating the integration of the procurement plan. Drafting appointment letter of Bid committee members. Facilitating the issuing of suppliers to chief users. Receiving requisition and check the correctness of specification. Issuing and filing correspondence on non-performance of suppliers. Coordinating and monitoring the delivery objectives and time frames.
• Ensuring provision of secretarial services to all SCM Bid Committees. Ensuring compliance with all audit requirements within SCM. Verifying if the utilized suppliers are registered on Central Supplier Database. Verifying if service providers are not on NT list of blacklisted suppliers. Advising and providing administrative requirements in procurement committees. Ensuring that the procurement of goods and services is in line with the approved Departmental Procurement Plan.
• Applying appropriate procedures and bid systems to solicit responses in the form of quotations from service providers. Monitoring and maintaining supplier database, supplier performance and validation. Coordinating and facilitating drafting of specification, terms of reference and advertisements. Conducting need assessment of goods and services with departments and draft demand management plan and strategy linked with the budget of the Municipality.
• Facilitating and conducting information sharing with suppliers and internal departments in relation to Supply Chain Management requirements and relevant regulations. Attending to and controls activities associated with personnel performance, productivity, and administrative requirements of the function. Ensuring effective logistics management including issuing of purchase orders, management of departmental commitments, payment of suppliers within 30 days and management of stores Perform ad hoc duties as assigned by the immediate Superior.