Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality is an employment who subscribes to and promotes the principles of employment equity and affirmative action. The municipality seeks a suitably qualified person to fill the under-mentioned position
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE DEPARTMENT
POSITION : ASSISTANT CHIEF ACCOUNTANT EXPENDITURE
REMUNERATION: POST LEVEL 3 (THREE) OF GRADE 6 MUNICIPALITY
Salary: 601897,76 per annum
Benefits of the position
• Pension/ Provident Fund
• Medical Aid
• 13th Cheque
• Annual Leave
• Car Allowance
Location: Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality
Job type: Permanent
Job Title: Assistant Chief Accountant Expenditure
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Chief Accountant Expenditure to oversee the municipality’s expenditure accounting functions. The successful candidate will ensure accurate and timely processing of expenditure transactions, as well as compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
Key responsibilities
• Oversee the municipality’s expenditure accounting functions
• Ensure accurate and timely processing f expenditure transactions
• Manage and supervise a team of accountants and accounting clerks
• Develop and implement expenditure accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. MFMA,GRAP)
• Prepare and review financial reports and statements
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (CA(SA) or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting ,preferably in a municipal environment
• Proven track record of managing expenditure accounting functions
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. MFMA,GRAP)
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
• Registration with a professional body
• Valid driver’s licence (Code 08 (EB))
• NO criminal record
• Computer literacy. A Certificate in Municipal Financial Management Programme (MFMP) as prescribed by National Treasury, Government Gazette no 29967 date 15 June 2007 will be an added advantage.
Applications must be directed to: Director Corporate Services: Mr Sam Makhubu, Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality, PRIVATE BAG X805, WITSIESHOEK 9870, or hand-delivered at Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality, Cnr of Moremoholo and Motloung Streets, PHUTHADITJHABA 9866.Council reserve the rights not to make appointments.
Further enquiries may be directed to: Director Corporate Services: Mr Sam Makhubu at tel. 058 718 3737 during office hours.
CLOSING DATE: 07 February 2025
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ADV MM MOFOKENG
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
