MALUTI A PHOFUNG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY POSITION : FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER

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: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER REMUNERATION: POST LEVEL 1(ONE) OF GRADE 6 MUNICIPALITY

Salary: 745538.67 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 Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Financial Accounting Manager to lead our financial accounting team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial accounting function, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and providing strategic financial guidance to management

Key responsibilities

• Manage the financial accounting team

• Oversee financial statement preparing (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement)

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS) and regulatory requirements

• Develop and implement financial accounting policies and procedures

• Manage the annual audit process

• Provide strategic financial guidance to management

• Analyse financial data and provide insight for business decision making

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (CA(SA) or equivalent)

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial accounting management

• Proven track record of managing financial accounting teams

• Excellent knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements

• 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: 21 February 2025

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ADV MM MOFOKENG

MUNICIPAL MANAGER