Municipal Accounting Specialist (GRAP)

Role Overview

Provide specialist advisory, technical support, capacity-building and implementation services relating to Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) for a 36-month fixed-term assignment based in Polokwane.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on the interpretation and application of GRAP standards.
• Conduct GRAP compliance assessments and gap analyses and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, review and update GRAP-compliant accounting policies, procedures and technical guidance notes.
• Advise on complex accounting transactions, recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure requirements.
• Support implementation of new and amended GRAP standards.
• Review and support preparation of annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Provide technical support during internal and external audits, including responses to audit findings.
• Develop, monitor and report on audit action plans relating to financial reporting.
• Evaluate financial controls and recommend improvements to governance, risk-management and compliance processes.
• Conduct training, workshops, coaching and structured knowledge transfer for finance officials.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and governance structures.
• Liaise with relevant public-sector and professional bodies where required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree at NQF Level 7 in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accounting Sciences or an equivalent finance-related qualification.
• Honours degree at NQF Level 8 in a relevant accounting field advantageous.
• Minimum ten years' public-sector accounting experience, including seven years in a related management position or GRAP application and specialist advisory services.
• Experience preparing or reviewing annual financial statements, audit support, audit action plans and resolution of audit findings.
• Knowledge of MFMA, PFMA and National Treasury Regulations.
• Registration and good standing with a recognised professional body, such as CA(SA), RGA, ACCA, PA(SA), AGA(SA), CGMA, AT(SA) or an equivalent recognised designation.