Manager: Financial Reporting

Lekwa Local Municipality · Mpumalanga

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  • Salary: R785 128.94 per annum Task Grade 16

Minimum Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field at National Qualifications Framework NQF Level 7.
  • Compliance with the minimum competency levels as prescribed by the Government Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007 is essential.
  • Experience working in a public service or local government environment.
  • Proven experience in the use of Caseware and MunSoft financial management systems for financial reporting, preparation of annual financial statements, reconciliations, and related financial processes.
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior position within a financial accounting or financial reporting environment.
  • Detailed knowledge of Accounting, Generally Recognised Accounting Practices GRAP.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation,
  • Knowledge and/or understanding of Municipal Finance Management Act MFMA and regulations,
  • Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and Public Service Regulations.
  • Advanced computer literacy
  • Valid Driver's License

Key Performance Areas

  • Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reporting eg for Council, Audit Committee, AFS and National Treasury.
  • Compile monthly reports for management e.g. for Council, Audit Committee, AFS und National Treasury.
  • Interpret financial results for management information und for performance measurement.
  • Prepare the interim and annual financial statements including supporting schedules for the year-end audit.
  • Develop and implement Annual Financial Statement preparation plan.
  • Liaise with all-relevant stakeholders in terms of Annual Financial Statement requirements.
  • Prepare financial reporting system files.
  • Facilitate the preparation and continuous review of the Annual Financial Statements prior and during the audit period.
  • Identify key risk arcas and maintain risk register, implement mitigating actions.
  • Develop systems to identity and assess potential risks involved in the financial reporting.
  • Liaise with auditors and manage audit process.
  • Monitor and ensure that all financial processes and daily financial activities are performed in accordance with approved financial policies, procedures, applicable legislation, and internal control measures to support a clean audit outcome
  • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the General Ledger through the review, reconciliation, and approval of General Ledger balances and supporting reconciliations

Inherent requirements

  • Research and report writing capability
  • Sound and professional interpersonal skills
  • Ability to give attention to detail.
  • Administrative, and organizational skills
  • Problem Solving Skills Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Decision making skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal relations
  • Ability to function effectively within a team

Closing Date: 2026-08-17

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