CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY CIRCULAR 033/2022 (GROUP FINANCE)

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 
• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV). 
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents during the selection process. 
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to the vacancy. 
• Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership number and expiry date. 
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required. 
 
DISCLAIMER
• The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer. 
• By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. 
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgement of any kind shall not be an indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment. 
• The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website. 
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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MANAGER: GROUP FINANCIAL REPORTING 
 
PERMANENT POSITION 
1. DEPARTMENT: Group Finance 
BRANCH: Group Accounting 
DESIGNATION: Manager: Group Financial Reporting 
REMUNERATION: R681 662.09 (Annual Package) 
LOCATION: 66 Jorissen Place, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• B Com Degree in Accounting or equivalent/NQF level 7; 
• Qualifications in terms of the minimum competencies prescribed by National Treasury; and 
• 5 - 7 years’ working experience in Accounting OR three (3) years completed articles; 
• Knowledge of Local Government legislation and MFMA; 
• Knowledge of the financial or reporting environment; and 
• Computer literacy. 
 
Primary Function:
Manage and compile financial reports that comply with all relevant/applicable legislation for the Group Accounting. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Group Consolidated financial reporting. 
• Management of the year-end Audit process. 
• Preparation of Group Management Accounts. 
• Implementation on new accounting standards and legislation. 
• Ensure that all inter/intra company are reconcile on a monthly basis; 
• Provide administration, guidance and support to trainee and interns in respect of task and processes of Group Accounting; 
• Liaise with department within the COJ, other tiers of government, regulating bodies and external consultants on lates applicable legislation and standards. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Operational and technical decision-making; 
• People Management; 
• Financial Management; 
• Stakeholder Management; Programmes and Projects Management; Good leadership and change management; Teamwork and Accountability; Proven facilitation, liaison and influencing skills. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and excellent planning, 
• Organizing and time management skills; 
• Good negotiation and conflict management skills. 
• Good problem-solving skills and information gathering skills; 
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills; 
• Ability to operate with continued pressure to deliver high quality work standards; 
• Ability to work independently; 
• Good Ethics; 
• Confidentiality; 
• Multi-tasking; 
• Strong figures; 
• Work under pressure; 
• Lateral thinker; Use own discretion. 
 
 
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. 
 
The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. 
 
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Mkhuleko Shongwe 
Tel No: ((011) 021 2545 / 0303 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share.hsforms.com/19qIMNdYaSy6I9mOhoG-3Dw469tl  
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
 
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 09 JUNE 2022 
 
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process.