Chief Accountant: Reconciliation – FINA20489 needed at City of Ekurhuleni

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