Assistant Director: Municipal Accounting and Asset Management x2

Assistant Director: Municipal Accounting and Asset Management x2

Job Details

• Job Title: Assistant Director: Municipal Accounting and Asset Management
• Reference Number: FSPT 013/26
• Post Number: POST 29/139
• Number of Posts: 2
• Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
• Salary: R487,197 per annum
• Salary Level: Level 09
• Enquiries: Mr. R M Nkomonde – recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za

Job Description

The successful candidates will provide support in municipal accounting and asset management, with a focus on promoting compliance with financial reporting requirements and Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP) standards.

The role will involve supporting municipalities in the preparation and timely submission of credible annual financial statements, monitoring compliance with accounting and asset management requirements, assisting municipalities to improve audit outcomes and providing support with internal control processes.

Responsibilities

• Promote adherence to Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP) standards.
• Promote the timely submission of credible annual financial statements.
• Support the monitoring of compliance with financial accounting and reporting requirements.
• Support monitoring and compliance with accounting and asset management requirements.
• Support municipalities in improving audit outcomes across all delegated municipalities.
• Provide support and monitor internal controls within municipalities.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of relevant municipal financial management requirements.

Requirements

• An appropriate degree or Advanced Diploma at NQF Level 7, majoring in Financial Accounting.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in an accounting environment.
• Knowledge of:
  • Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
  • Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
  • Municipal Structures Act (MSA).
  • Division of Revenue Act (DORA).
  • Treasury Regulations.
  • Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts (mSCOA).
  • Other relevant local government legislation.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Key Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate should possess strong:

• Report-writing skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Communication skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Project management skills.
• Conflict management skills.
• Financial accounting and municipal financial management knowledge.

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