Chief Accountant Budget & Reporting
Nyandeni Municipality · Eastern Cape
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Requirements of the position
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or National Diploma in Accounting or relevant qualification in Finance and Accounting
- Certificate in Municipal Finance Management.
- Valid Code EB driving license.
- 5 years' minimum experience in Municipal Budgeting and Reporting, Preparation of Financial Statements, and Municipal Finance
Key Performance Areas
- Coordinating the compilation of the annual budget, adjustments budget, and MTREF, ensuring full alignment with the IDP, SDBIP, and MFMA.
- Overseeing, quality-check, and reviewing all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and reconciliations in compliance with GRAP and National Treasury standards.
- Analyzing expenditure and revenue trends, guide variance analysis, and draft statutory Section 71 and Section 72 reports for management review.
- Leading the compilation of Annual Financial Statement working papers, maintain an audit-ready file, and act as the operational liaison for auditors.
- Supervising, training, and mentoring the subordinate Accountant while monitoring and enforcing internal financial controls and Standard Operating Procedures SOPs.
- Providing technical financial guidance to departments and prepare statutory data submissions for National and Provincial Treasury.