Accountant: Debt Collection_ MN 3696/24 at Midvaal Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12.
National Diploma in Finance, Accounting or Equivalent NQF level 6.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Valid driver’s license.
Basic knowledge of applicable Local Government Legislation (e.g., MSA, MFMA, and other relevant laws).
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, proven management skills (including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, leadership, conceptual thinking, presentation, conflict management, attention to detail, and negotiation skills).
Project Management and Financial Management skills and experience.
Knowledge of financial systems and financial reporting. -Competent in interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies.
Strong background in debt collection within the context of local government.
3 to 5 years of relevant experience in debt collection preferably within Local Government Authority.

DUTIES

Monthly statistics by checking and updating statistics e.g. Debtor age analysis.
Supervise the balancing of the legal fee vote number.
Supervising and managing Debt Collection, and ensure proper adherence to relevant Legislative Frameworks, e.g. Credit Control Policy, Indigent Policy, etc.
Oversee the following: Final notices for arrears. Cut off lists. Handover lists.
Supervision of Indigent administration.
Reporting to Councillors about arrears in their respective wards.
Debit of legal fees.
Compile the monthly report on outstanding balances of: Councillors’ accounts. Personnel accounts. RSA accounts.
Perform any other related ad hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management from time to time.

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