CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCY 2017

CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCY 2017

Permanent Position

Department: Group Finance

Branch: Group Accounting

Group Head: Group Accounting

Salary: R64 384.40 per month (basic salary excluding benefits)

Educational requirements and experience:

•A degree and postgraduate qualification in Accounting, Finance or associated discipline (NQF level 8) • A CA(SA) qualification will be an advantage • Candidates with extensive relevant work experience and proven track record would be considered • Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in accounting or financial management in either public or private sector, with a mimimum of 5 years’ senior managerial experience.

Job description:

The Head of Group Accounting will be responsible for direction, management and continuous improvement of the City’s group financial management and reporting and related activities. He/she will provide leadership in a wide range of complex accounting, budgeting, and variance analysis, preparation and maintenance of consolidated financial statements.

The key focus areas of responsibility include: • Group financial accounting • Group management accounting (Management Information System/Capability) • Group budgeting and management thereto • Policy guidance and compliance with MFMA • Management of the external audit at Group level • Strategic support to the GCFO on Group financial matters.

This Group Head: Group Accounting’s role and responsibilities will include: • Group financial policy development, guidance and implementation • Management of consolidated Group financial accounts • Group budget management • Management of consolidated Group cost and revenue accounting (Management Accounting) • Consolidated Group management information and reporting • Group financial controls and compliance

•Oversight, analysis and reporting of income statement, balance sheet and Capex per Vote • Business management of the unit.

Applications for this position, including a comprehensive CV, should be forwarded to e-mail: siphiwets@joburg.org.za

Enquiries: Tshimangadzo Rambau, tel. (011) 358-3143

This is an employment equity-targeted position and preference will be given to EE-targeted groups, including people with disabilities.