DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING

Job Overview

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury is seeking a Deputy Director: Municipal Accounting & Reporting based in Pietermaritzburg. This management position offers an all-inclusive package of R932 292 per annum. Applicants must hold a 3-year NQF 7 qualification in Financial Accounting or Financial Management, a valid driver's licence, and at least 3 years of junior management experience in municipal financial reporting. Key responsibilities include coordinating municipal support for Annual Financial Statements compliant with GRAP, managing audit readiness, providing financial management support, and overseeing sub-directorate resources.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A 3-year NQF 7 qualification in Financial Accounting or Financial Management.
• A valid Driver’s license (with accommodations for people living with disabilities).
• A minimum of 3 years’ junior management experience in a municipal financial reporting/accounting/management environment.
• Extensive understanding and working knowledge of GRAP standards used by local government.
• Working knowledge of public sector financial management systems, PFMA, MFMA, Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Structures Act, and other relevant legislation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the provision of support to municipalities regarding the compilation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS) in compliance with Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) Standards.
• Coordinate the provisioning of financial management support to municipalities.
• Coordinate audit readiness and review for municipalities.
• Coordinate consultative support and liaison services with Stakeholders.
• Manage the resources of the Sub Directorate.

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