Senior Accountant: Budget and Reporting Jobs

Senior Accountant: Budget & Reporting

Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality | KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Remuneration: R496,455.05 per annum + municipal benefits

Minimum Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• National Diploma/BCom Degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification
• 4 years’ experience in budget/reporting (including 2 years supervisory experience)
• Proficiency in GRAP and Municipal Finance Management Act
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Valid driver’s license
• Fluency in English and isiZulu

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead municipal budget preparation and adjustment processes
• Develop MFMA-compliant financial reports and statements
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets
• Prepare quarterly/annual financial reports for stakeholders
• Supervise bank account reconciliations
• Ensure GRAP compliance in financial reporting
• Analyze financial performance indicators
• Manage budget implementation processes

Key Competencies:

• Strong financial analysis capabilities
• Excellent forecasting and budgeting skills
• Effective team leadership abilities
• High-pressure work management
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Application Process:

Submit applications through the official municipal portal at ndz.gov.za

Note: No application fees required. Candidates are advised to never pay for recruitment processes.