DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING

Job Overview

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury is seeking a Deputy Director: Municipal Accounting & Reporting based in Pietermaritzburg. The successful candidate will coordinate municipal support for Annual Financial Statements compilation in compliance with GRAP, provide financial management support, manage audit readiness, and oversee sub-directorate resources. Applicants must hold a 3-year NQF7 qualification in Financial Accounting or Management, have a valid driver's licence, and possess at least 3 years of junior management experience in a municipal finance environment. Extensive knowledge of GRAP, MFMA, PFMA, and public sector financial systems is essential.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A 3-year NQF7 qualification in Financial Accounting or Financial Management field.
• A valid Driver’s license.
• 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.
• Extensive working knowledge of public sector, particularly local government sphere.
• Detailed knowledge of public sector financial management systems and relevant legislation/statutes including Constitution, PFMA, MFMA, Municipal Systems Act, and Municipal Structures Act.

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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