ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Requirements
National Senior Certificate plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in accounting/ financial administration/financial management/auditing or equivalent. Three (3) to five (05) years working experience at supervisory level in the financial management field. Computer Literacy (MS Word, Ms Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook. Code 8 Driver’s Licence. Competencies: Knowledge of local government legislation such as Acts and Regulations.
Duties
Assess audit improvement plans of municipalities and compile reports, Monitor and assist municipalities on update of books of accounts, verify the existence and implementation of Credit Control, Debt Management Policy and corresponding by-laws, Collect and collate information on billing and collection levels, Assess the readiness of municipalities in compiling the Annual Financial Statements, support and monitor compilations of annual financial statements by the municipalities including after year end reconciliations and adjustments. Assist in the timely submission of AFS by the municipalities, Monitor & support Financial Oversight Structures (Municipal Public Accounts (MPAC) Committees, Audit Committees and Internal Audit Units).