Chief Accountant: Reconciliation - FINA20489

Closing Date : 2025-04-08
Department : Finance Department (2019)
Location
City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration
R 529,560.00 to R 726,468.00 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type
Permanent

Minimum Requirements:

  • BCom Degree in Financial Management or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
  • 3 - 5 years' experience in a similar environment
  • Experience in and working with general ledger reconciliation process.
  • Experience and understanding of the Operation Clean Audit (OPCA) processes
  • Ability to understand the financial reporting and audit reporting requirements

Core Responsibilities:

  • Reconcile and clear all suspense and receivable / payable accounts in the general ledger are carried out properly and in a timely manner, monthly, quarterly and annually
  • Input to and advise on strategic capability and leadership to ensure that the city complies with all statutory reconciliations and GRAP standards
  • Manage the reconciliation of general ledger accounts to ensure that the reported financial results are accurate, timely and relevant
  • Manage and coordination of the City's OPCA reporting requirement: engagement with the city's managements to obtain their corrective plans and liaise with National Treasury and COGTA regarding OPCA reporting requirements.
  • Provision of secretarial support to the office of the CM by organising, scheduling meetings and minutes taking responsibilities, reporting of progress on the implementation of corrective actions.
  • Manage the external audit process to ensure an efficient and effective audit process
  • Perform governance and risk management to effectively implement the Council resolutions with regard to risk management
  • Provide customer service orientation to provide exceptional customer service

Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful.

The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.