Manager: Financial Reporting
Lekwa Local Municipality · Mpumalanga
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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