Assistant Director: Technical Innovation and Coordination at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements: 

•  B Com in Accounting/CTA, with Board 1 and/or Board 2 exams at NQF level 7; 
•  6 - 8 years’ experience with an audit firm or accredited SAICA organization, with 1-year technical accounting experience as an added advantage in IFRS/GRAP;
•  Understanding of the application of MFMA concerning financial reporting; 
•  Presentation and Excel skills; and 
•  Chartered Accountant will be an added advantage. 

Primary Function:

• Assist with overseeing the core financial reporting for the City of Johannesburg. 

Key Performance Areas: 

•  Plan, manage, and perform the year-end closure for the Core Council on an annual basis; 
•  Ensure that financial statements are reviewed, reported, and completed; 
•  Primary review; 
•  Implement and ensure that the financial statements are prepared in line with any new accounting standards; 
•  Ensure that all inter/intra company balances are confirmed on a monthly basis; 
•  Financial control and risk management; 
•  Liaise with internal and external departments within the CoJ, other bodies, and external consultants; 
•  Management of year-end audit process. 

Leading Competencies: 

•  Computer literacy (MS Office Packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); 
•  Good written and oral communication skills in English and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders; 
•  Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and excellent planning, organising, coordinating, and time management skills. 

Core Competencies: 

•  Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused; 
•  Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism; 
•  Impact and Influence according to City’s protocols, legislation, and standards;
•  Ability to work with Executive and Senior Management of the City, Municipal Entities and other stakeholders; 
•  Analyse and report on the core financial position; 
•  Ensure that all activities conform to regulations, policies and procedures, communicate with National Treasury and Auditor General, make independent decisions on improving the level of core financial reporting.