Key Performance Areas, Deliverables&Measures: - Management of the Team of Accounting Professionals / Clerks - Manage and cultivate a motivated and productive finance team environment. - Collaborate with Funds Administrator&Finance Executive to set and achieve team objectives. - Review employee performance and identify future needs and capabilities. - Plan workload allocation, conduct performance appraisals, and facilitate training interventions. - Resolve staff-related issues within the finance department. Key Performance Indicators: Motivated and skilled team Compliance with HR policies Availability of staff Budgeting Provide strategic financial guidance to executive management and departments. - Collaborate with departments to align financial goals with Council's objectives. - Improve budgeting efficiencies and prepare budget drafts for submission. Key Performance Indicators: Accuracy of expense accounts Compliance with financial policies Provision of annual budgets and forecasts Financial Reporting - Prepare, analyze, and report financial statements for Council submission. - Analyze variances and propose corrective actions. - Verify reconciliations and prepare monthly management accounts. Key Performance Indicators: Complete and accurate management accounts Compliance with financial policies General Ledger Management - Manage cash flow and ensure accurate financial transactions recording. - Verify and authorize entries, resolve ledger queries, and process payments. Key Performance Indicators: Accuracy and timeliness of reporting Compliance with financial policies Availability of funds Statutory Compliance - Submit returns to regulatory authorities and ensure compliance with tax regulations. Key Performance Indicators: Timely and accurate submissions Fixed Assets Maintenance - Oversee fixed asset register maintenance and depreciation calculations. Key Performance Indicators: Timely and accurate posting Ad hoc functions as assigned Key Stakeholder Relationships: Internal: Funds Administrator, Finance Executive, Accounts Administrators, EXCO, all FBC departments External: Bank, Department of Labour, External Auditors, SARS, Service Providers Qualification Requirements: Minimum: B Degree in Accounting Preferred: Honours Degree #J-18808-Ljbffr