Requirements

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, B Degree or higher with Financial Accounting as a major
• At least 5 8 years relevant experience, as well as 2 years supervisory experience
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the relevant local government legislation, financial policies and procedures, specifically the Municipal Finance Management Act
• Proficient knowledge and understanding in the field of budgetary and financial management
• Proficient in MS Office Suit, specifically Excel
• Proficiency in SAP
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under tight timeframes with various deadlines

Key Performance Areas

• Assists with the compilation of the annual operating, revenue and capital budgets across the Directorate
• Administer the financial management processes, financial year-end procedures, audit queries and review processes in terms of the Capital Budget or Operating Budget for the Directorate
• Controls the financial requirements of the Directorate in order to comply with the MFMA (Municipal Finance Management Act), GAMAP (Generally Accepted Municipal Accounting Practice) and other pertinent legislation and procedures pertaining to financial management within legal government
• Compilation of the annual and adjustment capital or operating budgets
• Co-ordinate the consolidation of monthly management reports on actual financial performance against budget
• Coordinate all financial and audit matters
• Monitor capital or operating expenditure, and revenue
• Supervise the staff that provide Financial Support
• Control the administrative functions associated within the unit