Senior Accountant

  • Full Time
  • South Africa
  • Posted 2 months ago
  • Applications have closed

Amatola Water

Amatola Water was established in 1998 as a service delivery partner to local and district municipalities in the Eastern Cape Province in order to realize Government’s constitutional obligation of providing potable water and sanitation services for all.

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.
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