Temporary Fixed Term Contract (6 Months): Accounting Assistant - Financial Reporting (Job Grade B5)
City of Windhoek - windhoek, namibia
4 years ago
Job Description
Responsible for reconciliations and assisting with the compilation of the Annual Financial Statements of Council in compliance with the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
Key Performance Areas
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Prepare the Grant Register and Assist with the preparation of the Financial Statements in compliance with IPSAS.
- Coordinate the monthly compilation of reconciliations of the Balance Sheet Accounts and Income Statement Accounts from other functional divisions / departments in accordance with the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
- Assist with the Audit Preparation for the External Audit Process of the Annual Financial Statements of Council.
- Ensure update of transactions on the General Ledger of Council.
- Administrative and general duties as assigned by Sectional, Divisional or Departmental Head.
Skills, Experience & Education
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT :
Degree in Accounting.
REQUIRED SPECIALISATION:
Accounting & Finance.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
A minimum period of two (2) years experience in Accounting & Finance.
PRE-APPOINTMENT TRAINING AS AN ADDED ADVANTAGE:
IPSAS, ERP System: e-Venus and CaseWare.
KNOWLEDGE:
Local Authorities Act, IPSAS, e-Venus system, MS Word, Advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.