Accountant – Credit Control & Indigent

About the role

The municipality seeks an experienced Accountant to manage credit control and indigent revenue functions within the Budget and Treasury Office. The role involves policy development, debt collection, and ensuring accurate recording of municipal income.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Financial Officer in reviewing and developing revenue policies.
• Control credit and oversee general administration of the credit control division.
• Support implementation of the Property Rates Act and update council income policies.
• Enforce credit control policies and by‑laws, checking payment levels.
• Train, supervise staff and manage customer care related to revenue matters.
• Collect debts owed to the municipality and ensure income is recorded and balanced in the financial system.
• Maintain necessary registers and respond to audit enquiries on income and credit control.
• Report income issues to the Assistant Financial Officer and attend relevant meetings.

Required profile

• Matric and a Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Economics, Cost Accounting or Local Government Finance.
• 3–5 years of middle‑management experience, preferably in local government finance.
• Strong knowledge of local government legislation, policies, by‑laws and treasury regulations.
• Proven ability in reporting, monitoring, planning and communicating at all organisational levels.