Senior Accountant: AFS preparation and audit coordination
Senior Accountant: AFS preparation and audit coordination
12 months fixed term contract
Finance Division
Based at Head Office
Salary: R 967,595.10 – R 1,298,138.86 TCTC
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.
Competencies:
- Thorough knowledge of CASEWARE AFS Working papers
- Computer literate
- Ability to work independently
- Accuracy
- Valid unendorsed drivers license
- Problem solving skills
- Effective written and spoken communication
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za. Closing date: 26 March 2025
