Accountant: WA-Bulk Water, Waste Water, Policies & Tariffs

Job Purpose:

Plans and provide financial systems and ensure the financial integrity and efficiency of revenue related processes within water and sanitation department. Management of financial transactions and ensure compliance with regulations and supporting strategic decision making to optimise revenue generation and cost management

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate or NQF level 4
• BCom Accounting
• Computer literacy
• 3- 5 years' experience a relevant financial environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Analyse and monitor revenue streams, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement to enhance financial performance in water quality initiatives
• Produce and manage all investigations and reports as required
• Provide inputs on the planning, monitoring and controlling of the expenditure of the Capital and Operating budgets of the division
• Oversee preparations of monthly, annual budgets and financial reports in accordance with the statutory requirements and presentation to Council
• Maintain accurate financial records related to water quality services and ensure all transactions are properly documented and complaint with relevant regulations
• Assist in the development and management of budgets, analysing variances to ensure financial targets are met and recommending corrective actions where needed
• Work closely with operational teams to provide financial insights that support effective decision making and strategic planning within water quality programs
• Prepare financial reports and analyses to communicate the financial status of water quality initiatives to stakeholders and helping to inform policy and operational adjustments
• Adhere specified standards, policies and policies and SOP’s to prevent and reduce wastage on financial resources escalate associated risk
• Ensure that financial administration delivery process comply with internal control and governance standards and report on any deviations, specialist expertise and advise to internal and external stakeholders

Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).

Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000

Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.

Closing date: 2026/09/30