Finance Officer
Vaal Central Water
Kimberley, Northern Cape
Permanent
Posted 16 July 2025
- Closing Date 15 August 2025
Job Details
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Revenue and Debtors’ Management
- Supervise and process billing for bulk water and associated services (e.g., lab, rental, O&M charges).
- Ensure accurate recording of revenue and interest calculations.
- Prepare monthly age analysis reports, reconciliations, and audit working papers.
- Conduct follow-ups on overdue accounts and escalate defaulting debtors.
- Assist in revenue forecasting and debtor risk assessments.
Financial Operations
- Oversee petty cash and corporate card reconciliations.
- Maintain and reconcile inventory and fleet management accounts.
- Ensure all transactions comply with relevant financial policies and PFMA guidelines.
People Supervision and Administration
- Supervise Debtors and Inventory Clerks.
- Provide guidance and support to regional finance staff.
- Perform additional assignments as delegated by the Management Accountant or Regional Manager.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- National Diploma/B.Tech/ Degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a financial environment, with a focus on revenue, debtors, or regional financial operations. Public sector or water utility experience will be an advantage.
- Proficiency in Sage Evolution/Accpac and Microsoft Excel is essential.
- Working knowledge of GRAP and PFMA will be advantageous.
- Strong problem-solving, supervisory and analytical skills.
- Valid driver’s license.