POST 21/155 : DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING REF NO: 00525
Directorate: Financial Governance
SALARY : R771 306 per annum (all inclusive package)
CENTRE : Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : A Relevant Post Graduate Tertiary Qualification related to the job content. 2 - 3
Years’ Experience in Middle Management. 3 – 5 Years’ Experience in the
Finance/Accounting/Auditing/and or related field. Recommendations: Knowledge
and understanding of the local government legislature and governance
environment, DPSA regulations and Ministerial Handbook, Comprehensive and
good application of the MFMA and the entire statutory framework applicable to
the local government, Extensive understanding and ability to operate within the
local government inter-governmental framework, Strategic Planning and Analysis,
programme Management, Strategic capability and leadership, Innovation
Management, Business Acumen, Verbal and written communication, Division of
Revenue Act and Treasury Regulations, Planning and Organizing, negotiation
skills, decision making, interpersonal relations and computer literacy.
DUTIES : Provide Support, Assistance and advice to Municipalities in their compilation and
finalization of annual financial statement, Participation and engagement in
municipal AFS Audit Steering Committees ensuring timeous submission to the
Auditor General. Provide oversight, support, assistance, participation and advice
internal Audit and Audit committees. Perform Financial Analysis of all technical
statements submitted to the Auditor General and note any improvement or
otherwise, and measure against target set by the department. Advice and update
Municipalities on all Accounting Standards as published and released by the
Accounting Standards Board. Preparation of annual reports to the MEC for
Finance on the state of Municipal Financial Statements GRAP implementation
and annual Reporting, highlighting problem areas and success stories. Monitor
Review and Report against the finalisation of monthly financial statements
progress of municipal Finances using periodic reporting, viz, monthly, quarterly
and mid-year. Provide assistance to municipalities in resolving financial problems
through intervention mechanism. Provide technical assistance and Training.
