Senior Accountant: AFS Preparation and Audit Coordination needed at Amatola Water

Minimum Qualifications:

• B. Com Honours with Accounting

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years Financial Accounting experience in compilation of GRAP Annual Financial Statements
• Proven knowledge of CASEWARE AFS package 

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the CFO, the appointee will:

• Project management of all service providers appointed for the preparation of Annual Financial Statements
• Provide support to year end process and clearing of exception in Trial Balance
• GL and TB management and analysis monthly and quarterly.
• Advise and reconcile exceptions monthly and prepare required journals
• Compile Mid-Year and Annual Financial Statements for Amatola Water through CaseWare
• Review accounting policies for GRAP Compliance
• Ensure compliance with Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance the accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting and analysis
• Develop the Audit File for Amatola Water Annual Financial Statements
• Co-ordinate all Auditor General Requests and submissions to the auditors
• Ensure that all
• Attend to all Communication of audit findings from Auditor General and ensure that responses are on time
• Review all the responses to Communication of audit findings and advise finding owners if there are gaps
• Develop and monitor Audit Implementation Plan and ensure that all identified issues are addressed
• Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the line manager/supervisor within the ambit of the position taking into consideration competencies and operational requirements
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Report.