John Taolo Gaetsewe District Vacancies:

1. MANAGER FINANCIAL REPORTING & SUPPORT
2. : MUNICIPAL PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE (MPAC) COORDINATOR

MANAGER FINANCIAL REPORTING & SUPPORT

Remuneration: R642 189,75 – R658 287,92 Per annum

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Chartered Accountancy South Africa preferred will be an added advantage
• More than three years of relevant accounting/financial analysis
• More than two years of supervisory experience in an Accounting managerial role
• Expert user of the Microsoft suite of products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Create and manage the preparation of weekly and monthly reports to support departmental
  needs.
• Prepare detailed internal financial reports, including researching and explaining significant
  variances by working closely with various departments and management.
• Provide ad hoc financial reports, tables, exhibits as requested.
• Assesses the needs of the municipality, prioritize projects and drive new reporting
  requirements to completion.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements monthly, including statement of comprehensive
  income statement, statement of financial position and statement of cash flows.
• Perform quality assurance and deliver recurring reports accurately and on-time.
• Prepare financial reports by collecting, formatting, analyzing, and explaining information.
• Interpret and analyze financial information posted to general ledger accounts.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents,
  and reports.
• Play crucial role in implementing new software for department improvement and efficiency.
• Investigate and report to the CFO any inconsistencies or improprieties.
• Spear head the audit coordination team, ensure internal and external audit findings are
  addressed and on time

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proven experience with process documentation of accounting procedures and internal controls in
  a dynamic environment.
• Extensive knowledge of the General reporting accounting principles.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Knowledge of financial consolidations, eliminations, and segment reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret accounting rules and guidance as well as perform research and
  conduct investigations as necessary.
• Excellent written and speaking skills including preparation and presentation of verbal and written
  reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet individual goals and deadlines.
• Excellent time-management, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Establish effective working relationships with others to successfully lead, mentor, coach and
  motivate.
• Demonstration of the highest level of integrity and trust.

Conditions:

1. Each applicant must submit the following:

• Completed “Application form for staff members” which can be downloaded from the JTGDM website on www.taologaetsewe.gov.za
• A signed application letter;
• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications,
• Transcripts of the professional qualifications;
• Certified ID and driver’s license

1. No late applications will be considered.
2. Candidates will be subjected to vetting, rigorous verification of qualifications and references as well
   through evaluation and the establishment of possible and criminal records;
3. The candidates will be required to disclose all financial interests.
4. The appointment of successful candidate is subjected to the signing of employment contracts and
   performance agreements;
5. The Municipality reserves the right at all times not to appoint.
6. If you do not get any response within 30 days of closure of the advertisement, please accept that
   you were unsuccessful.
7. No faxed or emailed application will be accepted.
8. The John Taolo Gaetsewe Municipality subscribes to the principles of employment equity
9. Canvassing will disqualify any candidate from being considered for appointment

Applications for the position should be forwarded to:
The Municipal Manager, John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality by courier or hand delivered to 4
Federale Mynbou Street, Kuruman, on or before 08th March 2024
All enquiries can be directed to the Manager HR Mrs Portia Mereyotlhe @ 053 712 8749/8714.

MUNICIPAL PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE (MPAC) COORDINATOR

Remuneration: R 514 219, 86 – R 540 235, 42 per annum

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law
• Good understanding of Local Government Legal Prescripts
• Ability to conduct research in various aspects of local government
• Ability to interpret statues and analyses related documents
• Report writing skills
• Computer skills
• Communication skills

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage administrative functioning of MPAC
• Conduct research on all delegated functions and report to MPAC
• Analyse council resolutions relating to MPAC and facilitate execution
• Assist MPAC with preparation of oversight report for submission to council as legislated
• Interpret legislation as well as regulations and advice MPAC
• Implement work plan of the MPAC in consultation with the Municipal Manager
• Work closely with the chairperson for the execution of the MPAC functions
• Ensure that MPAC meetings take place as scheduled
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations
• Liaise with management on all matters relating to oversight
• Execute any other functions delegated from time to time by the Municipal Manager

Conditions:

1. Each applicant must submit the following:

• Completed “Application form for staff members” which can be downloaded from the JTGDM website on www.taologaetsewe.gov.za
• A signed application letter;
• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications,
• Transcripts of the professional qualifications;
• Certified ID and driver’s license

1. No late applications will be considered.
2. Candidates will be subjected to vetting, rigorous verification of qualifications and references as well
   through evaluation and the establishment of possible and criminal records;
3. The candidates will be required to disclose all financial interests.
4. The appointment of successful candidate is subjected to the signing of employment contracts and
   performance agreements;
5. The Municipality reserves the right at all times not to appoint.
6. If you do not get any response within 30 days of closure of the advertisement, please accept that
   you were unsuccessful.
7. No faxed or emailed application will be accepted.
8. The John Taolo Gaetsewe Municipality subscribes to the principles of employment equity
9. Canvassing will disqualify any candidate from being considered for appointment

Applications for the position should be forwarded to:
The Municipal Manager, John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality by courier or hand delivered to 4
Federale Mynbou Street, Kuruman, on or before 08th March 2024
All enquiries can be directed to the Manager HR Mrs Portia Mereyotlhe @ 053 712 8749/8714.

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All the best with your applications.